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Antioch Hosta

Scientific name: Hosta spp. 'Antioch'
Taxonomy
Family:Liliaceae
Type:Groundcovers Herbaceus
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:3 to 8
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:5 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:June to July
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Antioch Hosta is a vigorous white-margined plant. This hosta has a medium green center with margins of chartreuse that change to creamy white by June.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous groundcover can attain a height of 2’ with a mature spread of 5’. The leaves are light gray green, with narrow pale yellow to white margins. The tips of the leaves can be pointed.
From June through July flowers appear on tall spikes (racemes). At their peak they are lavender in color.

  Adaptation:
Grow Antioch Hosta in light shade in fertile, moist soil.

  Pests:
Watch for slugs!
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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