'Guacamole' is sure to charm with its bright avocado coloring and sweet-scented flowers. Heart-shaped leaves turn from chartreuse to gold with sun exposure, of which 'Guacamole' is relatively tolerant. Fragrant white flowers emerge in mid to late summer.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Guacamole'
Common Name: Guacamole Hosta
Garden Size: 18-24 inches tall by 24-50 inches wide; scape height 30-38 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Large leaves with dark green margins and yellow-green centers that lighten to gold with sun exposure - the colors of a ripe avocado. The leaves are glossy and heart-shaped with prominent veins. This hosta is relatively sun tolerant.
Flowers: Fragrant, tube-shaped, pale lavender to near white flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to 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-6a (Medium Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)
Parentage: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2002
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