Monrovia Guacamole Hosta
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant foliage.
This is the ultimate shade-garden workhorse, trading high-maintenance blooms for architectural, marbled foliage that glows in the dark. It’s a reliable, deer-resistant perennial that brings a sophisticated, fragrant touch to those tricky, sun-starved corners of your yard.
$16.99
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Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners needing fast-growing, reliable foundation plants
- Gardeners seeking fragrant, sensory-rich shade plants
- Landscapers wanting high-contrast, colorful foliage in shady spots
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for immediate, mature visual impact
- Gardeners without the patience for precise light management
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer or rabbit populations
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Marbled avocado tones provide exceptional contrast for dim garden corners.
Fragrance Profile
Midsummer white blooms offer a subtle, sweet scent for outdoor spaces.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your landscape investment safe from hungry visitors.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or as a textured garden edge.
Hardiness
A dependable perennial that returns with vigor season after season.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where other plants struggle to grow.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Mature Height
18 in
Mature Width
24 in
Hardiness Zone
03
Bloom Time
Midsummer
Foliage Color
Variegated
Light Needs
Full shade, Partial shade
Family Name
Liliaceae
Soil Type
Humusy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
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