Hosta Komodo Dragon

Funkia, Plantain Lily

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Upright 7' wide clumps rapidly grow to form a cascading mound.

Allow plenty of room for this giant Hosta. Upright 7’ wide clumps rapidly grow to form a cascading mound. Use the large, dark green rippled foliage to make impressive leaf castings for garden bird baths. Light lavender flowers in mid-summer.

Hosta thrive in shade, even in competition with tree roots, hurray! It is hard to find a garden that won’t benefit from incorporating some Hosta.

Code HOKD

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Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Medium 30" (3' in flower)

Spacing Plant 7' apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Mid-Summer

Sun / Shade Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady

Zones 3-8

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Planting Sites

  • Dry Shade Tolerant
  • Humidity Tolerant
  • OK in Containers
  • Shade Tolerant

Hosta General Information

Hosta display lush foliage in diverse colors, heights, and textures. Their ability to excel in shade has captured gardeners' hearts everywhere. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Hosta Plant Care

Hosta are generally carefree. Remove the spent flower stalks if seeding is not wanted. (Not all varieties will seed.) Be aware that seedlings are rarely true to the parent plant. Unwanted or damaged leaves can be clipped off at the base at any time. The entire plant will die back for the winter and spent foliage can usually be raked or clipped off easily in late fall or early spring. Can be divided in spring or fall every 3-5 years if desired.

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