Scientific Name: Hosta 'Ann Kulpa'
Common Name: Ann Kulpa Hosta
Garden Size: 20 inches tall by 24-39 inches wide; scape height 24-30 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Heart-shaped, dark green leaves with light-colored blazes down their centers. Leaf centers are yellow in spring and gradually brighten to ivory white, gaining a moderately corrugated texture when mature. The petioles are variegated with creamy white and green stripes.
Flowers: Near white, bell-shaped flowers that grow on pale green scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid summer.
Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.
Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.
Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.
Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.
ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses
Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.
AHS Classification: III-6a (Medium Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)
Parentage: Hybrid of H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’
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