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Hosta rectifolia 'Mito no hana'
Hosta (Medium)
Plant Type:
SHADE PERENNIALSHosta rectifolia 'Mito no hana' - On all semi-glossy green broad blades are prominent and vivid yellow veins - a striking visual display. What a little beauty! The yellow maturing white disappearing by midsummer. At this time you can cut the foliage down to Mother Earth as it will sprout anew with all the splendor of the newly emergent spring leaves. Dark lavender flowers open as dangling bells on 30-inch stems. If you cut the green leaves in summer which may or may not upset its late season flowering potential. From Yama Bunen Nursery in Japan. Established potted Hosta from division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Hosta rectifolia 'Mito no hana'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer
Nature Attraction
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
Light
- Dappled Shade
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
Attributes
- Woodland
- Border
- Accent
- Collector Plant
- Cottage Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Draining
Origins
- Garden Origin
- Japan
Propagated By
- Division