You will love the lush, tropical look of Hosta × 'Avocado' (Plantain Lily 'Avocado') in shady beds and woodland-style plantings. This large hosta forms a full, mounded clump of broad, heart-shaped leaves with a bright golden-green center and a wide, dark green edge that stays handsome all season. In mid to late summer, tall scapes rise above the foliage with soft lavender blooms that add gentle color and can be lightly fragrant.

Plant it where you want reliable structure and texture: along a path, at the front of shrubs, under open-branched trees, or as a bold accent in a perennial border. Mature size is typically about 24 to 30 inches tall, with a generous clump that makes a strong focal point when planted singly and a dramatic sweep when repeated in groups.

For best performance, give it evenly moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Once established, it is forgiving, but steady moisture helps keep foliage looking fresh through summer. Mulch helps conserve water and moderates soil temperature around the roots.

Light is flexible. You can grow it from full sun to full shade, but it usually shows its richest leaf color and best leaf quality with morning sun and afternoon shade, or in bright filtered light. In hotter climates, extra shade reduces stress and helps prevent leaf scorch; in cooler climates, a bit more sun can intensify the center color.

Care is simple: remove spent flower stalks if you prefer a tidier look, and cut back the foliage after it yellows in fall. Divide clumps in spring or early fall when you want to expand your planting or refresh crowded clumps.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Moderate to fast
• Mature height: 24-30"
• Spread: 40-48"

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