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Hosta Fire Island

Plantain Lily

Leaves emerge a brilliant yellow in spring with bright red petioles whose color extends into the leaves. Color turns more chartreuse as the season progresses. Broadly ovate, slightly corrugated leaves have rippled margins. Slug resistant.


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  • Category:Hosta
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:10-14 Inches
  • Spread:18-24 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Lavender

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

Featured
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Exposure
Light Shade
Partial Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Moist
Flowering Months
July
Foliage Color
Chartreuse
Gold
Additional Information about Hosta 'Fire Island'

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 'Fire Island'

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.