Scientific Name: Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit' PP 24001

Common Name: Forbidden Fruit Hosta

Garden Size: 24 inches tall by 24-36 inches wide

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Sturdy, heart-shaped leaves have blue-green margins and chartreuse centers to creamy white centers. The transition between colors has a brushed or feathered appearance. The leaves are slightly cupped, with smooth edges and a crinkled or corrugated texture within.

Flowers: Tube-shaped, white to pale lavender 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: Not registered

Parentage: Tetraploid sport of H. 'Orange Marmalade'