Hosta

Genus

Also called hostas, plantain lily

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Fact sheet

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Typeperennial

“Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants” — Hosta - Wikipedia

Days to maturity3–5 years

“Hostas typically reach their full mature size in about 3 to 5 years, depending on the variety” — How Long Does It Take For Hostas to Grow? Growth Timeline & Care Tips

Lightpartial to full shade

“Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants” — Hosta - Wikipedia

WaterConsistent moisture

“Keep consistently moist. Add mulch to help reduce fluctuations & avoid dry conditions. Water deeply to encourage the roots to grow further down into the soil.” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Soil pH6–7.5

“Hostas thrive in nutrient-rich, loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5” — How Long Does It Take For Hostas to Grow? Growth Timeline & Care Tips

Spacing18–24 in

“Mature plant size varies from 6 to 8 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, to 48 inches tall and 6 feet wide” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Height6–48 in

“Mature plant size varies from 6 to 8 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, to 48 inches tall and 6 feet wide” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Propagationseed, division

“division usually isn't necessary before this time” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Transplantspring or fall

“Plant in spring when new shoots appear. This is also a good time to divide and transplant established clumps. However, early fall is also an option” — Hostas - How to Grow & Care for Hosta Plants | Garden Design

Ready whenInget hittades

“Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

IndoorsInget hittades

“Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Pestsinget hittades

“Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Diseasesinget hittades

“Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Companionsinget hittades

“Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

Keep away frominget hittades

“Inget hittades” — Hosta: akut och kronisk | Praktisk Medicin

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