Hosta 'Guacamole' Plantain Lily

While most hostas prefer deep shade, 'Guacamole' is known for its superior sun tolerance. It thrives in partial shade and can handle more direct sunlight than many other varieties, though it will still perform best with some protection during the hottest part of the afternoon.

No, it is considered a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant and requires only moderate watering and basic seasonal cleanup of spent foliage.

Since this variety reaches a mature width of 4 feet, you should space them at least 3 to 4 feet apart if you want them to form a continuous, overlapping groundcover mound.

Yes, unlike many hostas grown primarily for their foliage, 'Guacamole' produces notably fragrant, pale lavender to white flowers in late summer that are effective at attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.

Unfortunately, this variety is not deer resistant. If you live in an area with high deer activity, you may need to use protective netting or repellent sprays to keep them from grazing on the foliage.

Yes, its upright mound habit makes it an excellent choice for large containers. Just ensure the pot has adequate drainage holes and use a high-quality, well-draining potting mix to keep the roots healthy.