Hosta sieboldiana 'Gray Cole' - Hosta
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous groundcover perennial
Common name: Hosta
Scientific name: Hosta sieboldiana 'Gray Cole'
Foliage color: Silvery blue-gray, thick heart-shaped leaves with pronounced corrugated texture and waxy bloom
Flower color: Pale lavender, in dense, slightly fragrant spikes
Height at maturity: 0.45–0.60 m
Width at maturity: 0.90–1.20 m
Habit: Compact and spreading, forming a dense clump with arching foliage and regular silhouette
Flowering period: July to August
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, regular during the 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; let the plant naturally develop its majestic and architectural form.
Maintain consistently moist soil during the growing season. Remove spent flowers if desired, though the flower spikes add summer interest. A light application of enriched mulch helps retain moisture and nourishes the soil.
Perfect for shaded areas, underwoods, perennial beds, and natural style gardens, this robust hosta creates an imposing presence while remaining easy to maintain and low-demand.