Hosta, plantain lily

Hosta species

Plants of Home and Garden

Sow outdoors in a cold frame or other protected location, immediately when ripe, or anytime from October to February, just covered; keep moist. Seed may also be started indoors winter through summer, may benefit from 2-3 weeks' stratifying, 55-60F/13-15C

Fleshy crowns may be divided early spring, by hand or using a sharp spade. Set new sections about an inch below soil level. Moist to wet clay-based soil tolerated well, thrives in partial to full shade. Zone 3-10, though many can be quite difficult to grow in very warm climates

Related Topics

Dividing Plants
Cold Frames
Soil
Plants of Home and Garden
Stratifying Seed

 
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