Hosta 'Whirlwind'
Hosta, Plantain Lily
Family: Liliaceae Lily
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9A |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Lavender |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, ground cover, seashore, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Spread | 36" to 3' / 90cm to 1.00m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Variegated |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |