- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-8
This medium hosta is native to China (cathayana means from China). It typically matures in the form of a vase to 10î tall and to 18\ wide over time. Ovate-lanceolate, glossy, dark green leaves (to 5î long and 2.5î wide) have acuminate tips and wavy margins. Funnel-shaped, purple-violet flowers in racemes to 8-10\" long (10-20 flowers per raceme) appear in late summer on green scapes rising above the foliage mound to 24î tall. This hosta is very similar in appearance to Hosta 'Lancifolia' (see D310 herein), except it has smaller and glossier leaves, shorter flower scapes, later bloom t... more »
- Part shade to full shade
- Medium
- Low
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Performs best in rich, moist, organic soils. Plants need consistent moisture during the growing season. Water is best applied directly to the soil beneath the leaves. Divide plants as needed in spring or autumn. Division is usually easiest in early spring before the leaves unfurl.
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