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First Frost Hosta

Hosta 'First Frost'

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Overview

The Hosta 'First Frost' graces gardens with heart-shaped, blue-green leaves edged in creamy gold that fade to pure white over time. As a medium-sized perennial, it spans up to 36 inches wide and stands 16 inches tall. Expect lavender flowers in midsummer. This cold-hardy plant thrives in partial to full shade, maintaining color long until the first frost. Ideal for border accents and ground cover with minimum care needed. USDA Zones 3-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — Expect lavender flowers in midsummer

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — As a medium-sized perennial, it spans up to 36 inches wide and stands 16 inches tall

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — blue-green leaves edged in creamy gold that fade to pure white over time

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — The Hosta 'First Frost' graces gardens with heart-shaped

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Liliaceae

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First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — Expect lavender flowers in midsummer

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — As a medium-sized perennial, it spans up to 36 inches wide and stands 16 inches tall

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — blue-green leaves edged in creamy gold that fade to pure white over time

First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — The Hosta 'First Frost' graces gardens with heart-shaped

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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