'Silly String' Hosta hybrid
Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 14"
Spread: 2'4"
Height: 36cm
Spread: 71cm
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Details
14 - 14 Inches28 - 28 Inches28 - 28 Inches36cm71cm71cmFeatures
This unique hosta has narrow blue leaves with intensely wavy margins. The leaves are the most blue in spring; as the season progresses the leaves become more blue-green. Pale purple flowers top the plant for a perfect package. Perfect for containers or the front of the shade garden.
Foliage InterestAttracts:HummingbirdsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:14 Inches 36cmSpacing:28 Inches 71cmSpread:28 Inches 71cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Purple shadesFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Shade:Blue shadesHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeMaintenance Notes:Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings. Prefers moist, organic soils. Easy to grow and very adaptable.
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