Hosta Great Expectations
These shade-loving, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennials bear thick leaves that begin chartreuse, then turn to yellow, then buttery yellow, and finally white, with wide, irregular blue-green margins. Purple bell-shaped flowers bloom on one-sided racemes atop tall bracted scapes. Slow growth rate. Sport of ‘sieboldiana Elegans‘.
Blooms early to mid-summer
1.5 ft tall x 3.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate to Consistent Moisture |
