'Earth Angel' forms a lovely mound of slightly domed, lilypad-like leaves. Their painterly color scheme features blue-green centers that transition to creamy yellow edges with a brushed border. White flowers on graceful stems adorn the foliage in summer.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Earth Angel'
Common Name: Earth Angel Hosta
Garden Size: 24-36 inches tall by 36-60 inches wide; scape height 36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves with blue-green centers and yellow-green margins that mature to creamy white later in the season. The transition between colors has a tufted or feathered appearance, with a blue-gray color appearing where the center and margin colors overlap.
Flowers: Pale lavender to pure white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on 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: II-4b (Large Leaved, White Margined, Green to Blue Center)
Parentage: Sport of H. 'Blue Angel'
Note: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2009
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