LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 14 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 16 in. wide.
| Description | From the prestigious Designer Hosta™ Collection, with unique, narrow, tightly folded foliage that resembles hands folded in prayer. The thick, dark green leaves are heavily rippled with very narrow, gold margins, matte finish topsides, and exposed shiny undersides. Resists slug damage. An herbaceous perennial. 2011 Hosta of the Year. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Fern (Athyrium); Mukdenia (Mukdenia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |






