Hosta Guacamole

Huge, glossy, apple green leaves are surrounded by streaked, dark green leaf margins just like an avocado

SUNLIGHT: shade / part shade. The morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings

WATER: it does best in moist, well-drained soils

HEIGHT: 18" - 24"

SPREAD: 38"

MAINTENANCE: especially in northern zones, hostas should be mulched with a layer of finely shredded organic material to prevent heaving in the winter. Mulch is beneficial because it retains moisture around the plant's roots, but it is also the ideal place for slugs to hide. Watch for holes in the center of the leaves. If they are present, so are slugs. Applying a slug bait in early spring when new shoots are beginning to emerge will help to reduce the slug population