Hosta 'Paradigm' ~ Paradigm Hosta

Paradigm Hosta is a large shade-loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its foliage.  The corrugated heart-shaped basal foliage has golden green centers and blue-green streaked margins.  The colors intensive in summer.  Small bell-like pale lavender to near white flowers raise up on scapes in mid summer attracting butterflies and pollinators.  Best color in partial sun and moist well-drained soils.  Paradigm has good resistance to slug damage. Type:  Perennial Height:  1.5' - 2' Spread:  3.5' - 4’ Spacing:  3.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  3 - 8 Culture:  Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color:  Purple/White Season of Interest:  Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS:   Low maintenance.  Snails and slugs can cause severe problems if left unchecked.  Foliar nematodes can cause interveinal browning. Plants infected with Hosta Virus X (HVX), tobacco rattle virus or tomato ring spot virus should be immediately removed from garden areas and destroyed.  Othe