Hosta, Krossa Liberty
Description: The Liberty Hosta is considered by many to be the finest hosta ever introduced. It is a medium sized hosta that has a dark green leaves with a wide golden yellow margin that changes to cream in the summer and stems producing lavender colored flowers. The lavender flowers of this fast growing hosta bloom in late summer, however, hostas are not known for their flowers. Liberty needs to be planted in a full shade area in any moist, well-drained spot. Liberty is one of the best variegated slug resistant hosta’s. This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions, tubs and patio pots, and is one of the most popular landscape plants.
Common Name: Liberty Hosta
Scientific Name: Hosta ‘Liberty’
Type: Perennial
Exposure: Partial – Full Shade
Size: 2-3′ height, 3-4′ spread
Bloom Color: Lavender
Bloom Period: Mid – Late Summer
Foliage Color: Dark Blue/Green with Yellow margins
Landscape Use: Containers / Planters, Foundation, Garden, Landscape Beds, Mass Planting, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Small Groups, Under Shade Tree, Woodland Border
Soil: Well-Drained
Zone: 3 – 9
Growth Rate: Fast
Companion Plants: Pink Astilbe, Bleeding Heart, Fern, Liriope. Stop by and visit our garden center and nursery to talk with our staff about other plants in stock.
Maintenance: Remove old foliage before new foliage emerges
