Hosta 'Thunderbolt'

Hosta, Plantain Lily

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, ground cover, seashore, specimen, woodland garden
Height 20" to 26" / 50cm to 65cm
Spread 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Blue, green, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage