Description
Common Name: Hosta, plantain lily
‘Grand Tiara’ is a fast growing sport of ‘Golden Tiara’ with a gold margin that is 2-3 times wider. This variety will brighten up your shade garden. A perfect plant for the front of the border or along a walkway. Purple striped flowers are borne on 30″ scapes in midsummer
Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.
Size: Grade #1 Bare root
Height: 14.0”
Spread: 24.0”
Scape Height: 30.0″
Flower/Foliage Description: Pale-lavender flowers in mid summer
Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade.
Soil Type: Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots.
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage, Cut Foliage, Fall Interest, Compact,
Care: Easy Care, Cut off stems after bloom to encourage new growth, Watch for slugs and snails
