Dig and separate plants in early spring to increase coverage or move to other places. In full sun, leaf color is pale and leaf die-back may be more severe, especially during dry periods. Consult local sources, including historic or public gardens and arboreta, regarding cultivars and related species that grow well in your area. In winter, Hosta foliage dies back leaving the ground exposed. However, new foliage develops quickly in spring and lasts well into the fall.
Variegated cultivars tend to loose their white color as shade increases.
This material was developed by Carol Ness as part of the Interactive Design and Development Project funded by the Kellogg Foundation. Mary Miller, Project Director. Diane Relf, Content Specialist, Horticulture.