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Posted 05/09/2023 in Perennial

Hosta lancifolia

This Hosta was reported to be the first Hosta in America. Medium, spear-shaped glossy green and slightly wavy foliage that make this variety very striking. A perfect mound is formed by its overlapping leaves. It is a wonderful groundcover plant. Lancifolia forms large colonies if it is undisturbed.

Post Details

Latin Name
Hosta lancifolia
Common Name
Narrow-leaved hosta
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
.75-1 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Suggested Uses
Shade Garden Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

This Hosta was reported to be the first Hosta in America. Medium, spear-shaped glossy green and slightly wavy foliage that make this variety very striking. A perfect mound is formed by its overlapping leaves. It is a wonderful groundcover plant. Lancifolia forms large colonies if it is undisturbed.

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