🌿 Hosta
Hosta spp.
A shade-loving perennial prized for its bold, textured foliage in shades of green, blue, and variegated patterns. Produces spikes of lavender to white flowers in summer that attract pollinators.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida (often short-lived; best in cooler microclimates or as seasonal)
🌍 Native Origin: Northeast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)

☀️ Light: Part shade to full shade
💧 Water: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil
📏 Size: 1–3 ft tall, 2–4 ft wide depending on variety
🌸 Bloom Time: Summer
🪴 Landscape Use: Perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or decorative containers in protected areas

💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in organically rich soil improved with Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend to support lush foliage and healthy clumps