This groovy and resilient hosta has heart-shaped green leaves whose edges have a fun wiggle. Each leaf displays a feather-like blaze of chartreuse to ivory that seems to burst from the petiole. Lavender flowers on cream-colored scapes appear in summer.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print'
Common Name: Lakeside Paisley Print Hosta, Paisley Print Hosta
Garden Size: 10 inches tall by 20-30 inches wide; scape height 21-24 inches
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 green leaves with wavy margins and chartreuse to creamy white centers. The lighter centers have a feathery shape that seems to burst from the pale-colored petioles. The leaves are slightly shiny, moderately cupped, and somewhat resistant to slugs.
Flowers: Tube-shaped, lavender flowers that grow on cream-colored scapes above the foliage. Blooms early to 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: Unknown
Notes: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2019
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