Rippling sea-green foliage makes the Roman god of the ocean a fitting namesake for the 'Neptune' hosta. Its tapering leaves cascade beautifully when planted in a container or on a ledge. In late summer, it dons lavender flowers on long, bowing stems.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Neptune' PP 19674

Common Name: Neptune Hosta

Garden Size: 24 inches tall by 47 inches wide; scape height 32-39 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Long, wedge-shaped blue leaves that mature to blue-green later in the season. The long, tapered leaves have wavy, rippled edges and are arranged in a cascading clump.

Flowers: Pale lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on arching scapes that emerge from the foliage. Blooms late summer to early fall.

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-2 (Large Leaved, Blue)

Parentage: Hybrid of (H. ‘Maekawa’ x H. ‘Halcyon’) x H. ‘Salute’