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Hosta First Frost
First Frost Hosta
- » Blue-green leaf center is edged in intense gold margin that changes to white as the season progresses
- » Lavender flowers are held on 28” scapes
- » Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:12-16 in
- Spread:30-36 in
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
Brilliant is the only way to describe this vibrant blue and yellow hosta. 'First Frost' is wider then it is tall and makes a dramatic statement in the shaded garden. large heart shaped leaves are a bright blue edged in a creamy yellow to white. Tall lavender flower scapes rise above the foliage in summer. Great for shady beds and borders even containers!
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Exposure
| • | Full Shade |
Habit
| • | Mounding |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hosta First Frost
Thrives in shade to partial shade. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Prune off flower stems when bloom is past. Cut back foliage to ground level in late fall or early winter.