Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asparagaceae

Genus:

Hosta

Species:

Hosta tsushimensis

USDA Symbol:

HOTS2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pale lavender, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to forested areas with ample organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with cold stratification; fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI