- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-8
ëLiberty is a sport of H. ëSagae (see B213 herein). It is a large hosta that typically grows in an upright vase-shape to 20-24î tall. Thick, wide-oval leaves (to 12î long and 10î wide) with mucronate tips and heart-shaped bases emerge in spring. New leaves are blue-green with extremely wide yellow margins (to 2 1/4î wide). As the leaves mature, the centers become greener and the margins lighten to creamy white. Foliage mound will typically spread over time to 30-36î wide. Funnel-shaped pale lavender flowers appear in early summer on scapes rising above the foliage mound to as much as 40... 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. Does best in rich, moist, organic soils in light, sun-dappled shade to dense shade. 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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