{"product_id":"hosta","title":"Hosta (Hosta)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta\u003c\/strong\u003e is valued for seasonal interest and the role it plays in PNW garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHostas are the iconic shade-garden perennial, prized for sculptural mounding foliage in countless cultivars (blue, gold, variegated, miniature to giant) and lavender or white late-summer flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart shade to full shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Hardy USDA Zone 3 to 8. Mulch well to retain moisture. Watch for slug damage , a serious PNW issue. Deer browse heavily; protect with cages or repellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native perennial of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eAquilegia formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Western Red Columbine), \u003cstrong\u003eTellima grandiflora\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fringecups), or \u003cstrong\u003eDicentra formosa\u003c\/strong\u003e (Pacific Bleeding Heart) , all support native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-gallon \/ Rivers Edge Farm","offer_id":44007694270552,"sku":"05803116","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-gallon \/ Misc.","offer_id":44007694303320,"sku":"01103124","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/hosta","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}