About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall, Spring
Color Green, White
Growth Habit Clumping, Spreading
Bloom Season Summer
Bloom Size 15 inches Wide

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fast Growing, Fragrant
Use Container Garden, Landscaping, Shaded Garden
Growing Conditions Outdoor, Shade Tolerant

About Fire & Ice - Hosta Roots

Hosta

Seed Type Root
Also known as Plantain Lily

Add some drama to your garden with the Fire and Ice Hosta! Its name comes from the flame-shaped white centers of its dark green leaves. Be prepared for ready for beautiful lavender blooms that grow up to 20 inches tall! Hostas are so versatile and easy to grow; they are great in containers and as groundcover and edging. Just make sure you keep an eye out for snails and slugs. Good news: their blooms are pollinators, so be on the lookout for happy bees, too!

Planting Information

Planting Fire & Ice - Hosta Roots

Planting Season Fall, Spring
Light Requirement Full Shade, Partial Shade
Planting Depth Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 inches Below Soil
Plant Height 10 to 15 inches tall; 15 inches wide
Plant Spacing 8 to 10 inches apart
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bulb Size No. 1
View our Hosta Planting Guide to learn more.

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Fire & Ice - Hosta Roots

Aesthetic or Culinary