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Praying Hands Hosta

Hosta 'Praying Hands'

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Overview

The Hosta 'Praying Hands' showcases uniquely upright, narrow leaves with a remarkable crinkled texture, mimicking hands in prayer. Each leaf, reaching up to 6-7 inches long, boasts a striking green color with subtle cream margins. This compact perennial stands about 14-18 inches tall, spreading approximately 12-16 inches wide. Ideal for shade gardens, it requires moist, well-drained soil. Resistant to slugs, it offers lavender blooms in late summer. Zone 3-9.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Type Perennial
Praying Hands Hosta (Hosta 'Praying Hands') — The Hosta 'Praying Hands' showcases uniquely upright

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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Praying Hands Hosta (Hosta 'Praying Hands') — The Hosta 'Praying Hands' showcases uniquely upright

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

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