Botanical profile

Hosta 'Praying Hands'

Latin name
Hosta 'Praying Hands'
Common name
Hosta 'Praying Hands'
Type
Perennial
Family
Asparagaceae

An upright hosta with narrow, upright, deeply wavy leaves of a green hue with yellow margins. It produces numerous lavender flowers on flower spikes raised above the foliage. Its hardiness and ability to thrive in shade make it an ideal choice for shade gardens.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
August
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Green
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
18 inches (45.5 cm)
Width
16 inches (40.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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