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Common
name: "Variegated Hosta"
Latin name: Hosta helonioides f. albopicta
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Zone: 3
- 8
Elevation to: 8500'
Growth habit: Groundcover
Max height: 12" - 14"
Spread: 14" - 24"
Flowers: Yes, July
Flower type:
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 25+
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Pictured: Variegated
Hosta
Hosta
helonioides f. albopicta |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Variegated Hosta in shade to full shade in well drained soil.
It tolerates most
soil types well. Space new container grown plants 18" -
24" apart. Hosta's can be planted in areas that receive
short periods of cool morning or late evening sunshine. Keep their
soil moist. Variegate Hosta will tolerate drought if mulched.
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started Hosta plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established, plants can be divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Slugs. |
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