Hosta spp.
perennialZones 3–9The quintessential shade plant with bold, textured foliage in shades from chartreuse to deep blue-green. Hundreds of cultivars available in sizes from miniature to giant.
Put out slug bait (iron phosphate) as new shoots emerge. This is when hostas are most vulnerable to slug damage.
If clumps are crowded, dig and divide as new eyes are visible in spring. Replant divisions immediately.
Water at the base, not overhead, to keep foliage dry and reduce disease.
Remove foliage after it has been killed by frost. This reduces slug habitat for next year.
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