Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Perennial of the Month (June)



Hosta
“Plantain lily”



Size: 15-30”high & 15-60” Wide

Requirements:
Soil:
Well Drained
Light: Part sun to shade

Color: Flower colors varies from white to lavender, and the foliage has many varieties in gold, blue, green, and variegated

Attraction: Butterflies

Information: If you have a shade garden, then hosta are most likely your best friend. With the many colors, sizes and shapes hosta are by far a gardeners bliss. Hosta are hardy plants with great disease resistant qualities and make will make a fine addition to you shade garden.