Thick, intense blue leaves with a very wide yellow edge. A tetrapoloid sport of Hosta ‘First Frost’. Light lavender flowers in summer. Medium. Botanical Name- Hosta Ben Vernooij Pronunciation- HAH-stuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Pale lavender Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Ferns – cool blue foliage vs feathery green Fauna Attracted- Not a major pollinator plant, but hummingbirds do visit tubular flowers Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP22 Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back spent foliage after frost; keep soil moist and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Remove dead or damaged foliage in fall or early spring. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil benefits from organic matter to retain moisture evenly. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Slugs, crown rot
