Hosta (Plantain Lily) - Guacamole - #2

Hosta – Guacamole
Vibrant, fragrant foliage that brings life to shaded spaces.

The Guacamole Hosta (Hosta 'Guacamole') is a popular, award-winning variety known for its large, glossy leaves that resemble the rich green of an avocado. Each leaf features an apple-green center with a wide, dark green margin, creating a bold and tropical look. In late summer, fragrant white to pale lavender flowers bloom on tall scapes, drawing in hummingbirds and pollinators.

This fast-growing, sun-tolerant hosta adds lush color and texture to shade gardens, borders, and containers, thriving in both full and partial shade.

Key Features:

• Large, bi-colored foliage with glossy, avocado-like tones
• Fragrant, tubular flowers appear in late summer
• Tolerates more sun than most hostas
• Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
• Ideal for borders, under trees, or large containers

Care Instructions:

Light Requirements:
Partial shade to filtered sun; tolerates more sun than typical hostas (best color in morning sun with afternoon shade)

Soil:
Moist, well-draining, rich soil

Watering:
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially in warmer weather

Fertilizer:
Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring

Maintenance:
Remove spent flower stalks and yellowing leaves in fall; divide every 3–5 years to refresh growth

Mature Size:
Height: 18–24 inches
Spread: 36–48 inches

Hardiness Zone:
USDA Zones 3–9