Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as hostas, plantain lilies and occasionally by the Japanese name gibōshi. Hostas are widely cultivated as shade-tolerant foliage plants. Hostas are herbaceous perennial plants, growing from rhizomes or stolons, with broad lanceolate or ovate leaves varying widely in size by species from 1–18 in (3–45 cm) long and 0.75–12 in (2–30 cm) broad.
Hosta Blue Mixed Care
Hosta



What is the plant
While usually grown for ornamental purposes, all species of hosta are edible, and are grown as vegetables in some Asian cultures.
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Hosta, being a shade or part shade plant, fancies cool soil but scorns excess moisture.
Fertilizer
A mulch that is already partially decomposed is also beneficial. Over time this adds more organic matter to the underlying soil. Fresh hard barks or wood chips can be detrimental to hosta if you are not supplementing them with a nitrogen fertilizer.
Popularity
136 people already have this plant 36 people have added this plant to their wishlists
Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.
What's wrong with your plant?
Related plants
Discover more plants with the list below