| Hosta 'Curly Fries' | USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Silly String Hosta features dainty spikes of purple tubular flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive twisted narrow leaves emerge powder blue in spring, turning bluish-green in colour with hints of silvery blue throughout the season.
This unique variety has long, narrow, heavily rippled leaves that emerge powder blue, maturing to blue-green; pale purple flowers appear in mid-summer; unusual texture and great color for beds, borders or containers; quite hardy and low maintenance.
Silly String Hosta is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Moderate Growth Rate
Attracts Hummingbirds
Common Name: Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia
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| More About Silly String Hosta |
| Height: 12-24 inches |
Spread: 24 inches |
Flower Colour: Purple Shades |
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Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today's gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc. Silly String Hosta is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
