• Are hosta plants winter hardy?
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Yes, they are amongst the more winter hardy, shade tolerant perennials. All the varieties we offer have survived multiple winters growing unprotected in the open.

• I live in the Deep South, in zone 9. Can I grow hosta plants?
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Yes, some varieties will grow there, but with difficulty. Most hosta plants require a dormant period or a rest period of four to six weeks of temperatures below 45 degrees F. If they don’t get this rest period, they will grow poorly and may die.

 

• I am on a strict budget for my gardening. Are hosta plants expensive?
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No, perennial garden hosta plants are not expensive. There are many good varieties available for $5 per plant. Considering these may grow in the same spot with only routine care, they are truly a bargain and within most budgets.

 

• What’s the big deal about hosta plants?
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All I see are some green plants with white edges next to my neighbor’s garage. There have been more than 4000 varieties of hosta plants introduced over the years. There is a tremendous variety from large to small and with green, golden, or variegated leaves and with sizes ranging from four feet high and six feet across to tiny ones right at home in a teacup. There may be more variety in hosta plants than in any other plant group.

 

• I have an area under some trees where grass doesn’t grow very well. Could I grow hosta plants there?
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Hosta plants are shade tolerant perennials, rather than shade loving. The ideal place for them has light or partial shade. Afternoon shade is good. Heavy shade with a lot of tree roots is not good. You might consider hosta plants as a shade ground cover here.