- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-8
ëGhost Spirit is a sport of H. ëValentine Lace. It is a medium to large hosta that typically grows in a mound to 14-20î tall. Oval leaves (to 8î long) with cuspidate tips and heart-shaped bases emerge in spring. New leaves have white centers and wide blue-green margins, but as they mature, the white centers develop creamy white/green misting and streaking that remains attractive throughout the growing season. Foliage mound will typically spread to 30-36î wide over time. Funnel-shaped lavender flowers appear in early summer on dark scapes rising above the foliage mound to 26î tall. C. Isaacs 1999.
- 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. Young leaves have the most distinctive variegation which mists over as the leaves age. Divide plants as needed in spring or autumn. Division is usually easiest in early spring before the leaves unfurl.
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