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  8. Scented Hosta

species 3,941 observations

Scented Hosta

Hosta plantaginea

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Black Bean Aphid 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Giant Swallowtail 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Loam Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Resists
Black walnut Heavy shade
Habit
Clumping Dense Erect Mounding Spreading
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.

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