Scientific Name: Hosta 'Dancing with Dragons' PP 32040

Common Name: Dancing with Dragons Hosta

Garden Size: 18 inches tall by 43 inches wide; scape height 25-33 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Blue-green leaves with heavily rippled edges give the plant an undulating appearance. Leaves are wide at the base and taper to a point.

Flowers: Pale lavender, near-white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms late 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-2 (Medium Leaved, Blue)

Parentage: (H. 'Medusa' x H. venusta) x (H. 'Neptune' x H. 'Fulda')) x ((H. 'Neptune' x H. 'Fulda') x H. 'Joy Ride')