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Stiletto Hosta

Hosta 'Stiletto'

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Overview

Hosta 'Stiletto' is a petite perennial featuring narrow, lance-shaped leaves with rippled edges and a bright green hue, accented by creamy-white margins. Grows to about 10 inches in height with a spread of 18 inches, making it ideal for border fronts or as ground cover. Lavender flowers bloom on 18-inch scapes in midsummer. Prefers part to full shade and well-drained soil. Hardy, low maintenance, and slug-resistant. USDA Zones 3-8.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Stiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — accented by creamy-white margins
Stiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — lance-shaped leaves with rippled edges and a bright green hueStiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — Hosta 'Stiletto' is a petite perennial featuring narrow

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Stiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — accented by creamy-white margins
Stiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — lance-shaped leaves with rippled edges and a bright green hue
Stiletto Hosta (Hosta 'Stiletto') — Hosta 'Stiletto' is a petite perennial featuring narrow
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