Hosta 'First Frost'
Hosta 'First Frost' is a striking award winning cultivar known for its wide blue green leaves edged with bright gold margins that turn creamy white as the season progresses. It emerges late in spring, helping avoid frost damage, and forms a neat symmetrical mound ideal for adding texture to shaded garden beds. In midsummer lavender flower spikes rise above the foliage attracting pollinators and adding vertical interest. Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 24 - 36 in Bloom Time: Midsummer Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil enriched with organic matter Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred during dry spells Deer Resistance: Not deer resistant; protect young shoots in spring Native Status Hostas are originally native to East Asia, and 'First Frost' is a cultivated hybrid bred for ornamental use in temperate climates. It is widely grown in North American shade gardens. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Bees The lavender tubular fl