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Hosta Big Daddy

Plantain Lily

Thick, heavily corrugated leaves are rich blue-green and can reach 15" long and 10 1/2" wide. Slug resistant. One of the best large hostas. Near white blooms in June. Award winner.


$17.19
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  • Category:Hosta
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:24-26 Inches
  • Spread:48-66 Inches
  • Bloom Color: White

Prefers bright shade and humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate average to dry soils and full shade.

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Exposure
Light Shade
Partial Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Moist
Flowering Months
June
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Additional Information about Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Blue leaved varieties will maintain the best color in cool, light shade. Many variegated varieties will lose some of their variegation in the heat of summer or when grown in deep shade.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Very drought tolerant once established, they will look their best if provided ample moisture and light fertilization in spring. They can grow in sandy to clay soils. They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and can be grown under black walnut trees.