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Introduction |
Other Perennials |
We are considering these hostas for the woodland garden. Hostas thrive in shade and have very attractive foliage. There are a tremendous variety of hybrids to choose from. We've selected a few that might be interesting.
Click on a plant's picture to learn about it at Dave's Garden — a green border means we already have the plant.
| Hostas | Hosta (many hybrids) | ||
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Perennial Varies. 6" - 36" Partial to Full Shade |
Oval to lance-shaped leaves in a dense basal clump. Many sizes, many colors. |
Tall flower spikes in summer or early fall. |
| Hosta 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' | Hosta 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa' | ||
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Perennial 18" Partial to Full Shade |
Large, nearly round leaves, heavy corregation. Changes from chartreuse to medium gold by mid-summer with many pale green and blue-green steaks. Medium leaves, 6-10". |
Narrow funnel-shape, near white flowers |
| Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' | Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' | ||
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Perennial 10-28" Partial to Full Shade |
Nearly round, creamy white leaves with slightly blue-green margins. Medium leaves, 6-10". |
Tubular, near white flowers. |
| Hosta 'Blue My Mind' | Hosta 'Blue My Mind' | ||
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Perennial 10-18" Partial to Full Shade |
Intensely blue-green leaves, Medium leaves, 6-10". |
Bell-shaped, near white flowers |
| Hosta 'American Halo' | Hosta 'American Halo' | ||
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Perennial 18-28" Partial to Full Shade |
Intensely blue-green, broadly ovate leaves with creamy white margin. Large roundish leaves to 12" across. |
Funnel-shape, pure white flowers. |