Shadowland Gigantosaurus Plantain Lily (Hosta 'Shadowland Gigantosaurus')
HOSS-tah 'Shadowland Gigantosaurus'
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Deciduous Perennial Mounded
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Available May 9
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Price |
Availability |
Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$111.69 |
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Available May 16
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$111.69 |
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Available May 23
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$111.69 |
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Available June 6
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Tray of 6 #1 gallons |
Greenhouse
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$111.69 |
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Large blue leaves have a wavy yellow margin. In summer yellow margins turn to creamy white. Pale lavender flowers are held just above the foliage.
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Pros
- Thrive in part shade to part sun, but can survive in full shade
- Make great “filler” plants
- No pruning required
- Don’t mind “wet feet”
- Come in many colors, patterns, and size
- Aren’t picky about soil or moisture conditions
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Cons
- Deer LOVE to snack on hosta and rabbits love spring emerging leaves
- Will not thrive in full sun
- Dead flower stalks are unattractive if unpruned
- Are susceptible to slugs
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
30 - 32 inches
tall. 6 - 7 feet
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Shade |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Hummingbirds, Blue Foliage, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Edging, Filler, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Shade, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Native to Asia, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Perennial, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Acidic Soil, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Variegated Foliage, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
Spring - Summer
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Flower Color |
Lavender
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Commonly Planted with...
Astilbe, Ferns, Heuchera, Brunnera, Ligularia, Pulmonaria, Tiarella, Japanese Forest Grass
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