Hosta 'Kiwi Spearmint'
Best unique foliage for enhancing shaded garden spaces.
This hosta offers a vibrant display with its near-white to chartreuse foliage edged in lime green, adding tropical drama to shade gardens. Its delicate purple blooms and cold hardiness make it a low-maintenance, visually appealing choice for any landscape. It's a reliable performer that brings color and texture where other plants struggle.
$13.95
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking distinctive visual texture and color in shaded areas.
- Homeowners with shaded gardens needing reliable, beautiful groundcover.
- Busy individuals desiring beautiful, low-maintenance plants for their landscape.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in areas with high slug and snail populations.
- Rural gardeners or those in deer-prone suburban environments.
- Gardeners in dry climates or those who prefer drought-tolerant plants.
Performance breakdown
Shade adaptability
Thrives beautifully in low-light corners where other plants struggle to grow.
Winter hardiness
Robust enough to survive harsh winters down to Zone 3.
Maintenance ease
Requires minimal attention, making it perfect for low-effort garden designs.
Foliage visual impact
Striking variegated leaves provide consistent color contrast throughout the growing season.
Growth habit
Compact size fits neatly into borders without overwhelming neighboring plants.
Bloom appeal
Delicate lavender flowers offer a subtle, charming accent to summer foliage.
Key Specs
Mature Height
18 in
Mature Width
23 in
Sun Exposure
Part Shade and Shade
Soil Type
Loamy, well-drained
Moisture
Moist, well-drained
Bloom Color
Lavender, Light Purple
Foliage Color
Cream, Light Green, Variegated, White
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
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