Hosta 'Great Expectations'
$15.95 / 1QT
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Description
Hosta 'Great Expectations', commonly known as Hosta, Plantain Lily, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its light green w or dark green edges flowers during summer. It typically matures 0.33–2.5 feet tall and 0.5–3 feet wide. Grow it in partial to deep shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Northeastern Asia, especially Japan, Korea, China, and the Russian Far East. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are attracted to its flowers. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and small groups. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to heavy shade and salt.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Hosta 'Great Expectations' produces violet flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
| Hosta Great Expectations | |
| Hosta, Plantain Lily | |
| Part Shade to Shade; Average to Moist moisture; Rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| East Asia | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Northeastern Asia, especially Japan, Korea, China, and the Russian Far East | |
| No |
| Part Shade | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Violet | |
| Hummingbirds | |
| Woodland Garden | |
| Grown for Foliage | |
| Shade-Loving Perennials | |
| Clump Forming |