Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Hosta

Species:

Hosta plantaginea

USDA Symbol:

HOPL2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

75 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to shaded, forested areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at 65-70°F after cold stratification. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI