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Description: Plaintain Lily. Each species has ribbed leaves in a cluster at the base of the plant and tubular white or bluish purple ... more
Hostas ... flowers that are borne in clusters at the tip of stalks that emerge from the leaves. Bloom time varies from late spring to early autumn, depending on the species. The fruit is a long capsule. The ornamental plants are frequently grown for their conspicuous foliage, which may be light-to-dark green, yellow, blue, or variegated. The leaves are generally large but range in size from 1.2 to 45 cm (0.5 to 18 inches) long and 1.2 to 30 cm wide. Hosta (Funkia) is a genus of about 23–40 species of lily-like plants native to northeast Asia. They were once classified in the family Liliaceae but are now included in the family Agavaceae by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. The scientific name is also used as the common name; in the past they were also sometimes called the Corfu Lily, the Day Lily, or the Plantain lily, but these terms are now obsolete. The Japanese name Giboshi is also used in English to a small extent. The rejected generic name Funkia, also used as a common name, can be found in some older literature. Taxonomists differ on the number of species; as such, the list at the right may be taken loosely. The genus may be broadly divided into three subgenera. Interspecific hybridization is generally possible, as all species have the same chromosome number with the exception of H. ventricosa, a natural tetraploid that sets seed through apomixis. Many varieties formerly described as species have been taxonomically reduced to cultivar status, while retaining Latin names resembling species (e.g., H. 'Fortunei').

Newest Review: ... you merely lift and divide them in early spring before they are too well grown. Hostas are perennials and the clumps grow in ... more

 ... size each year so your initial outlay will be rewarded for years to come. Set around a pond they become a haven for frogs and toads to hide beneath and as the plant is addictive to snails, these creatures never have to look far for their evening meal. This is perhaps the plant's downfall as it can be devoured in just one evening by snails and it is heartbreaking to see what was a beautiful plant one day reduced to ribbons the next. The snails can be deterred however by surrounding the Hostas with grit or eggs...more

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stephens
Express Review on Hostas
by stephens - written on 12.06.01
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A circle of slug pellets round the plant enables it to be enjoyed all the season. - Advantages: Beautiful Leaves, A good plant for a damp, shady spot - Disadvantages: Slugs, Snails, Flowers are a bit insignificant

Ann+J+Sec
Premium Review HOSTAS - ARCHITECTURE IN YOUR GARDEN (452 words)
by Ann J Sec - written on 10.01.01 (Very useful, 177 readings)
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I intended actually to write about Euphorbia, but as I'm new to Dooyoo, I'm just starting to find my way around and because I came across Hostas in the categories, I decided to write about them instead. Well what can I say..I admit to not having a great deal of horticultural knowledge, but I do love plants. I'll begin by saying there is room in even the smallest garden, or even back yard or patio for hostas. They can be planted in borders, around ponds or even in pots to great effect. They add character and architecture to garden areas and can be used as an efficient divider to break up expanses of flowers which would otherwise clash in colour. ...

 

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