Key Facts:
Common Name: Elegans Hosta
Scientific Name: Hosta ‘Elegans’
Leaf Color: Blue-green with a white margin
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Time: Mid-summer
Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
Spread: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm)
Growth Rate: Moderate; typically grows 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) per year
Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, rich soil; prefers loamy soil enriched with organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; regular watering needed, especially during dry periods
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low; requires minimal care; occasional removal of spent flowers and damaged leaves; generally resistant to pests and diseases
Uses: Ideal for garden beds, borders, shaded areas, and containers; adds texture, color, and interest to shaded spots
Why You’ll Love It:
Transform your shaded garden areas with the classic elegance of Elegans Hosta. Its large, textured leaves and striking blue-green with white margins create a sophisticated and eye-catching display. Perfect for adding depth and contrast to shaded spots, this low-maintenance perennial offers graceful lavender blooms in mid-summer and thrives in various soil conditions. Embrace the timeless beauty and charm of Elegans Hosta—enhance your outdoor space with this exceptional plant and enjoy its lush foliage and elegant blooms throughout the growing season!
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Elegans Hosta (Hosta ‘Elegans’) is a striking perennial known for its large, rounded leaves and elegant, textured foliage. This hosta variety features blue-green leaves with a prominent white margin, creating a beautiful contrast that adds sophistication to any garden. In mid-summer, it produces tall spikes of lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds and add a touch of color to the lush greenery. Ideal for shady garden areas, Elegans Hosta is a low-maintenance and visually appealing choice that enhances garden beds, borders, and shaded spots with its impressive foliage and graceful blooms.
