Hosta Twist of Lime

Twist Of Lime Hosta

Hosta 'Twist Of Lime'


Plant Height: 6 inches

Flower Height: 12 inches

Spacing: 10 inches

Sunlight: partial shade full shade

Hardiness Zone: 2a

Other Names: Plantain Lily, Funkia

Description:

Miniature hosta with wavy lance-shaped leaves; chartreuse to gold center with narrow, variegated, green margins; provides beautiful texture and contrast to other plants; lavender spikes of flowers in mid-summer

Ornamental Features

Twist Of Lime Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender tubular flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive small textured narrow leaves remain chartreuse in colour with showy emerald green variegation throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Twist Of Lime Hosta is a dense herbaceous perennial with tall flower stalks held atop a low mound of foliage. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Insects
Twist Of Lime Hosta is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Mass Planting
Border Edging
General Garden Use
Groundcover