Hosta ‘Earth Angel’
$28.99
Hosta Earth Angel forms a broad mound of blue-green, heart-shaped leaves edged creamy yellow in spring and creamy white by summer, with pale lavender-to-white flower spikes.
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Description
Hosta Earth Angel builds a broad, undulating mound of thick blue-green, heart-shaped leaves with wide margins that open creamy yellow and mature toward creamy white. Pale lavender-to-white funnel-shaped flowers rise in dense racemes above the foliage in summer.
Grow it in partial to full shade in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Shelter the leaves from cold, dry winds, keep the soil evenly moist during dry spells, and allow ample room for the clump to mature.
The plant is toxic to pets and grazing animals if eaten; keep plant material out of their reach.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Hosta 'Earth Angel' |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower summer | Purple, White |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Shade Garden, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Shade Garden, Low maintenance, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Earth Angel plantain lily |
| Blomidon Item No | 7937667792947, ZHOSEA0001G, 1005482 |
| Usps | Creamy margins brighten bold blue-green foliage from spring onward., A mature clump creates a broad architectural mound for shade., Even moisture and sheltered shade keep the blue foliage attractive. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in early spring or late summer and replant the divisions promptly. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil, nematodes, and browsing by deer or rabbits. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to Hosta Virus X and other viruses, leaf spot, anthracnose, and root or crown rot in poorly drained soil. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower stems after bloom and clear dead foliage at the end of the growing season. |
| Hazardous information | Toxic to pets and grazing animals if eaten; keep plant material out of their reach. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil evenly moist while allowing excess water to drain freely. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial to full shade, sheltered from cold, dry winds. |
| Common Name | Earth Angel Hosta |