Fragrant Gardens are more than just roses!

Hosta plantaginea var. grandiflora
Plant Abstract

 

Known as- Fragrant hosta
Grow Zone - 3 to 9
Type- Herbaceous perennial
Familial- Liliaceae
Smith Scl. hardy? No
Geography- China
ht.- 1 to 1.5 ft.
Span- 1.5 to 2 ft.
Coloring- White
Shade/Light- Part shade to full shade
Moisture- Medium dampure
Hi/Lo Maint- Low
Abstract-
Easily grown in average, moderate wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. No special culture is required. Soil should be kept damp, however, especially in hot, sunny conditions.
Attributes-
An erect, large, vigorously growing hosta to 26’ tall and 46’ in diameter featuring large (11’ x 8’), flat, heart-shaped, light green leaves and racemes of bell-shaped, fragrant, pale lavender flowers on scapes up to 60’. A dependable and versatile perennial requiring little care. Grown primarily for its beautiful foliage which provides color, contrast and texture to the landscape. Dense foliage crowds out garden weeds.
Issues-
Although slugs and snails can be serious problems, and leaf spot and crown rot lesser problems, hostas are otherwise virtually disease and pest-free, and are ideal, low-maintenance garden perennials.
Common Applications-
A mainstay of the shade garden. This large hosta may be best utilized as a specimen or large clump planting in shady locations in the woodland garden, perennial border or naturalized area.