Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Hosta

Species:

Hosta lancifolia

USDA Symbol:

HOLA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

lavender, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded or partially shaded areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best at 65-70°F after cold stratification. Light is not required for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI