Hosta spp.
Hosta

• This leafy Asian perennial comes in a huge variety of sizes, colors and textures.

• It grows best in afternoon shade and moist, well-drained soil.

• Although hostas are considered low maintenance plants, they are susceptible to damage from slugs and deer. 

• Horticulturist’s Notes: Some hostas bear long stalks of purple flowers in summer. Gardeners can choose to either let them bloom or cut them down to the base to encourage bushier foliage.