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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 3–9
First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — The Hosta 'First Frost' graces gardens with heart-shaped
First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — blue-green leaves edged in creamy gold that fade to pure white over timeFirst Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — As a medium-sized perennial, it spans up to 36 inches wide and stands 16 inches tallFirst Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — Expect lavender flowers in midsummer

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Liliaceae

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First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — The Hosta 'First Frost' graces gardens with heart-shaped
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') — As a medium-sized perennial, it spans up to 36 inches wide and stands 16 inches tall
First Frost Hosta (Hosta 'First Frost') — Expect lavender flowers in midsummer

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