Fragrant Hosta
Hosta plantaginea
Family: Asparagaceae
Fragrant Hosta grows in partial shade to shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
How to Grow Fragrant Hosta
Fragrant Hosta growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fragrant Hosta as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years to mature flowering clump.
Plant Overview
Fragrant Hosta (Hosta plantaginea) is listed in the Asparagaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0258
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Fragrant Hosta is listed for partial shade to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years to mature flowering clump. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years to mature flowering clump
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Toxic if ingested by dogs and cats
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.