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Hosta Paradigm

Plantain Lily

Beautiful creamy-gold, heart-shaped leaves have wide blue-green margins and are nicely puckered, like old-fashioned seersucker. White blooms with a touch of lavender in early summer. 2007 Hosta of the Year.


$17.89
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  • Category:Hosta
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:20-24 Inches
  • Spread:30-36 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Lavender

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
July
Foliage Color
Gold
Gold/Yellow Variegation
Additional Information about Hosta 'Paradigm'

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 'Paradigm'

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.