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Hosta fortunei 'Fire & Ice'
Hosta fortunei Fire & Ice


 
Common name - Plantain Lily. Medium-large, heart-shaped white leaves with wide dark green edge, reverse of Patriot, lavender flowers, 20"Htx30"W.

Very popular and undemanding perennial. Grown mostly for its decorative foliage, plants remain attractive from spring till frost. Most flower mid-July to early August. Hosta prefer partial shade, although a few will tolerate sun with adequate moisture. Use as a ground cover, for edging, or as an accent plant in the shady border. Attracts hummingbirds.

Uses: ground cover, containers
Morning sun, afternoon shade
Prefers well drained moist, even wet soil but tolerates dry shade
Height: 19" - 21" tall
Plant 36" apart
Growability: easy

 

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