Mixed Hosta Seeds

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

14-28 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C) after cold stratification.

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) – Cold stratify by refrigerating seeds in a moist medium for 4-6 weeks before sowing to optimize germination. Surface sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface but do not cover them, as they require light to germinate. Maintain consistent moisture. Transplant outdoors into shaded areas after the danger of frost has passed.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Partial shade to full shade. Protect from harsh afternoon sun.

PLANT HEIGHT:

12-36″ (varies depending on the specific varieties in the mix).

PLANT SPACING:

18-36″ apart (to allow for the mature spread of the foliage).

HARDINESS ZONES:

Hardy Perennial. USDA Zones 3-9.

HARVEST:

Foliage/Cut Flower – Heart-shaped leaves can be harvested throughout the growing season for floral greenery. Cut individual lavender or white flower spikes in mid-summer when the lower bell-shaped blooms just begin to open.

SOIL:

Rich, fertile, moist, and well-drained soil high in organic matter.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Hosta spp.

ALTERNATE NAME:

Plantain Lily / Funkia