Botanical profile
Hosta 'Big Daddy'
Latin name
Hosta 'Big Daddy'
Common name
Hosta 'Big Daddy'
Type
Perennial
Family
Asparagaceae
A classic that's still going strong thanks to its nearly gray foliage. Excellent resistance to heat and drought. Pale lavender, almost white flowers. Can grow in full sun. Not attractive to slugs.
Pets
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
August
Flower color
White
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
24 inches (61 cm)
Width
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
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