Wayside Gardens Hosta Kiwi Spearmint
Best low-maintenance perennial for brightening up dark, shaded garden corners.
This shade-loving perennial features striking, wavy foliage that shifts from creamy white to chartreuse with lime green margins. It is a resilient, low-maintenance choice that brings vibrant color and texture to woodland paths or quiet garden corners.
$15.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a striking focal point for shady spots
- Plant owners tired of battling slugs and snails
- Shade garden enthusiasts needing reliable, adaptable greenery
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting instant, full-sized landscape impact
- Owners with sunny yards lacking deep shade protection
- Busy gardeners unable to maintain consistent soil moisture
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering perennials struggle to survive.
Winter Hardiness
Robust enough to withstand harsh winters across a wide range of zones.
Visual Impact
Dynamic, multi-toned foliage provides high-contrast interest throughout the growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal intervention once established, making it perfect for low-effort landscapes.
Bloom Appeal
Delicate lavender flowers offer a subtle, ethereal accent to the foliage.
Establishment Speed
Bareroot form requires patience but rewards with steady, reliable seasonal growth.
Key Specs
SKU
26526
Genus
Hosta
Item Form
Bareroot
Bloom Color
Lavender, Light Purple
Foliage Color
Cream, Light Green, Variegated, White
Light Requirements
Part Shade, Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
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