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Hosta 'Praying Hands'

Hosta

Plant Type: Perennial
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade

Upright, narrow, tightly folded leaves resemble hands folded in prayer. Dark green leaves are heavily rippled with very narrow, gold margins. Leaves have a matte finish above but are folded, revealing their shiny undersides. Lavender flowers on 18" scapes are abundant in late summer. Slug resistant. 2011 Hosta of the year.


Height

14-18"

Spread

12-16"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Hostas provide texture and contrast to the shade garden. Great for landscape containers.

Hosta 'Praying Hands' Plant Care:

Prefers richly organic, well drained, consistently moist soil.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Hosta Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Nature Attraction
Hummingbirds

Hosta Additional Information

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