Hosta 'Guacamole' - Hosta
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial groundcover
Common name: Hosta
Scientific name: Hosta 'Guacamole'
Foliage color: Bright chartreuse green with wide blue-grey margins, thick and textured cordate leaves, deeply marked veins
Flower color: Pale lavender, in dense and robust spikes
Mature height: 0.50–0.65 m (1.6–2.1 ft)
Mature width: 0.70–0.85 m (2.3–2.8 ft)
Habit: Compact and vigorous, forming a dense clump with upright foliage and a well-defined architectural silhouette
Flowering period: July to August
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, regular during growing season
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers humidity
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Maintenance
No pruning is necessary; allow the plant to naturally develop its majestic and architectural form.
Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Remove spent flowers if desired, although the flower spikes add summer interest. A light application of enriched mulch helps retain moisture and nourishes the soil.
Perfect for shaded areas, undergrowth, perennial beds, and natural-style gardens, this robust hosta creates an imposing presence while remaining low-maintenance and undemanding.