June Hosta

– Moderate growth rate

– Reaches mature size in 2–3 years

– Height: 12–16 inches

– Spread: 20–30 inches

– Forms a tight, mounded clump

– Flowers attract bees and other pollinators

– Foliage may be susceptible to slugs and deer

– Emerges in mid to late spring

– Provides vibrant foliage display from spring through frost

– Blooms in midsummer

– Goes dormant in winter

• – Shade gardens with color contrast
  – Accent planting
  – Foliage combinations
  – Containers and woodland borders

– Broad, heart-shaped leaves with blue-green margins and gold-chartreuse centers

– Leaf center may shift toward creamy yellow in brighter light

– Leaves are thick and slightly corrugated, offering moderate slug resistance

– Foliage displays excellent substance and holds color through the season

– Pale lavender to light purple, bell-shaped flowers

– Appear on 20–24 inch tall scapes

– Bloom period is early to midsummer

– Not heavily scented but adds soft accent and vertical interest

– Remove yellowing or damaged leaves as needed

– Cut back foliage to the ground after first frost in fall

– Remove flower stalks after blooming for a cleaner appearance

– Requires evenly moist soil for best performance

– Water deeply 1–2 times per week during dry periods

– Mulch helps reduce moisture loss and stabilize root zone temperatures

– Grows best in partial shade

– Tolerates morning sun, which enhances leaf coloration

– Avoid full afternoon sun, which can cause leaf scorch or fading

– Flowers may be cut for small arrangements

– Divide clumps in spring or fall for propagation or spacing

– Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring

– Supplement with compost to improve soil structure and nutrient content

– Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers, which can encourage leaf softness and poor coloration

– Flowers are pollinated by bees and other insects

– Produces seed pods if pollinated, but rarely propagated by seed

– Most propagation is done by division to maintain color and form

– Heuchera for foliage color contrast and low mounding habit

– Brunnera for cool-toned foliage and spring blue flowers

– Astilbe for color and fine-textured flower spikes

– Ferns for graceful contrast in shaded settings

– Pulmonaria and Tiarella for naturalistic woodland pairings