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Hosta 'June' (Plantain lily)

Hosta 'June' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Christine DuRoss

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Hosta 'June' HOSS-tah Common Name: Plantain lily Genus: Hosta
'June' hosta has bluish leaves with irregularly shaped creamy gold centers. Pale lavender flowers bloom in late summer on 20-inch spikes. This medium-sized plant is a standout in shade or woodland gardens. It was the American Hosta Growers Association "Hosta of the Year 2001".
 Noteworthy characteristics: Large blue and gold leaves.
 Care: Provide part to full shade and moist but well-drained soil. Keep areas around hostas clear of excess leaf debris to reduce the presence of slugs and snails.
 Propagation: Divide in spring or fall.  
 Problems: Deer, snails, slugs, leaf spots, crown rot.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Shade, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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