Brother Stefan Hosta
Hosta x 'Brother Stefan'
Description | Striking, large leaves with heavy seersucker texture and a bold variegation consisting of vibrant chartreuse, irregular centers and margins in graduating shades of dark green. In early summer, strong, sturdy, green stems with yellow outlines support racemes of nearly white flowers. An herbaceous perennial. 2017 Hosta of the Year. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
Blooms | Early Summer |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 18 to 24 in. tall, 30 to 36 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra);Mukdenia (Mukdenia) |
Care | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7

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