Hosta
Hosta is a flower in the Asparagaceae family. It grows best in part shade to shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-9.
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Division (not currently in seed catalog). Bloom season: Summer. Attracts: Hummingbirds, bees. Flower meaning: Devotion, friendship.
Hosta is the premier shade foliage perennial, grown chiefly for its bold leaves in shades of green, blue, gold and variegated patterns, plus spikes of lavender or white summer flowers. Grown from divisions; hardy in zones 3-9.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Hosta spp.|Hardiness zones: 3-9|Propagation: division|Sun needs: Part shade to shade|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 1-3 feet|Spacing: 18 inches|Bloom season: Summer
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