Hosta 'Robert Frost' ~ Robert Frost Hosta

Robert Frost Hosta is a large shade-loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its foliage.  The large broadly ovate blue-green basal leaves are deeply veined and have streaky creamy white to yellow margins.  Small bell-like pale lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the green rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies.  Best bloom in partial sun and moist well-drained soils. Type:  Perennial Height:  1' - 2' Spread:  2.5' - 3.5’ Spacing:  3’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 9 Culture:  Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:  Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS:   Low maintenance.  Snails and slugs can cause severe problems if left unchecked.  Foliar nematodes can cause interveinal browning. Plants infected with Hosta Virus X (HVX), tobacco rattle virus or tomato ring spot virus should be immediately removed from garden areas and destroyed.  Otherwise, little to no problems. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents