Hosta — 15 species
Botanical species in the genus Hosta recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Hosta species
Hosta species
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Many other species of Hosta that are not listed in the database probably have edible leaf stems. The following notes are general for the genus. Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta clausa
Hosta clausa
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta clavata
Hosta clavata
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta crispula
Hosta crispula
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta longipes
Hosta longipes
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta longissima
Hosta longissima
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta montana
Hosta montana
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta nigrescens
Hosta nigrescens
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta plantaginae
Hosta plantaginae
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta rectifolia
Hosta rectifolia
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta sieboldiana
Hosta sieboldiana
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta sieboldii
Hosta sieboldii
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta tardiva
Hosta tardiva
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta undulata
Hosta undulata
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
Full cultivation guide →Hosta ventricosa
Hosta ventricosa
Family: Asparagaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in most fertile soils if they are rich in humus. Grows well in heavy clay soils and in sandy ones. Very limy soils inhibit growth, but plants can thrive in such a situation if plenty of humus is added.
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