- Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 14 Inches
- Mature Spread 28 Inches
- Growing Zones 3 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Looking to add some unique texture to your landscape? Silly String Hosta (Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127) features wavy, lance-shaped leaves and purple flowers. During the midsummer, trumpet-like flowers form in clusters and are held up on stalks above the foliage. Silly String Hosta’s blue foliage and light purple flowers will add charm to any shade garden. Its mature size is 14 inches high and 2 feet wide. This hosta grows well in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.
Silly String Hosta has a mounded growth habit and is ideal for shade gardens, borders, and edges. It also works nicely as a cover for your fading spring bulbs. For the ultimate landscape texture, try planting this hosta with companions like Brunnera and Heuchera. The blooms of the Silly String Hosta serve as a great nectar source for hummingbirds.
Silly String Hosta Care
Silly String Hosta requires medium water and low sunlight. Select a location with part to full shade (0 - 4 hours of sunlight daily). Morning sun is preferred to afternoon sun, which may scorch leaves. Acidic to neutral soil pH will provide the best growth results. Although Silly String Hosta tolerates many different soil types, it prefers well-draining, fertile, moist soils. Avoid planting in clay-based soils. Fertilize this hosta annually with a thin layer of high-quality compost.
In colder climates, Silly String Hosta should be heavily mulched to help protect its roots and retain soil moisture. Remember to pull back the mulch before new growth appears in the spring, which decreases the chance of slugs. Prune flower stalks as they fade.
Silly String Hosta Spacing
Silly String Hostas spread about 28 inches, so they’ll need to be spaced at least 28 inches apart for best growth results.
Silly String Hosta Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Shade (0 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 14 Inches |
Mature Spread: 28 Inches |
Spacing: 28 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Purple |
Flower Description: Purple shades |
Bloom Period: Midsummer |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Blue |
Foliage Description: Purple shades |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: N/A |
Tolerates: Heat |
Attracts: N/A |
Container Role: Filler |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
Features: Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Brand: Proven Winners |
Common Name: Silly String Hosta |
Other Name(s): Hosta hybrid |
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Silly String' PP32127 |
- SKU:
- HOSSY
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