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Wolverine Hosta

Hosta 'Wolverine'

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Overview

Hosta 'Wolverine' exhibits slender, elongated blue-green foliage with striking gold margins, forming an elegant, fountain-like mound. Mature size is typically around 18 inches in height and spreads up to 36 inches wide, thriving in USDA zones 3-9. Prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. This perennial is ideal for shady borders and woodland gardens, providing a striking texture contrast. Tolerant of slug damage. Blooms with pale lavender flowers in summer.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — thriving in USDA zones 3-9
Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — Mature size is typically around 18 inches in height and spreads up to 36 inches wideWolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — Hosta 'Wolverine' exhibits slenderWolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — elongated blue-green foliage with striking gold marginsWolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — Prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — thriving in USDA zones 3-9
Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — Mature size is typically around 18 inches in height and spreads up to 36 inches wide
Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — Hosta 'Wolverine' exhibits slender
Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — elongated blue-green foliage with striking gold margins
Wolverine Hosta (Hosta 'Wolverine') — Prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil

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

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