#1 Hosta Tortilla Chip/ Gold
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$12.99
If you're hungry enough, this hosta's pale gold leaves resemble a pile of corn chips! Adds welcome brightness to a shady nook.
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#1 Hosta Tortilla Chip/ Gold
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Pointed, pale gold leaves resemble (with a little imagination) a pile of tortilla chips. This delicate hosta doesn't tolerate sun, but it can add a welcome bright spot to a shady area. Fragrant, pale lavender flowers emerge from the foliage in summer.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Tortilla Chip'
Common Name: Tortilla Chip Hosta
Garden Size: 16-18 inches tall by 29-35 inches wide; scape height 30-32 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Heart-shaped, pale gold leaves that sometimes have a slight green tint. This hosta is somewhat fragile and should be protected from direct sunlight. The leaves are a little glossy and slightly wavy.
Flowers: Fragrant, pale lavender, tube-shaped 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-3 (Medium Leaved, Yellow)
Parentage: Sport of H. ‘Stained Glass’
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