Hosta 'Curly Fries'

This Curly Fries Hosta comes established in a Quart pot.

Size: Mature size can reach up to 6” high & 16” wide

Light: Partial sun to partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 3-8 View Map

Characteristics: Miniature variety. Forming a finely-textured, arching mound with extremely rippled, lance-shaped, pale chartreuse leaves. Mature plants can develop red speckled petioles. Has the ability to flower in mid to late summer, fragrant clusters of lavender flower buds that emerge horizontally on short flower stems from the clusters. These herbaceous perennials die back in the winter months and reemerges every year during early spring. Attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and other pollinators, as well as birds.

Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast

Soil, water, Fertilize: Prefers moist, water-retentive, fertile soil with pH of 5.5 - 7.5. Sensitive to heat and direct harsh sun. Water in periods of drought. Does not do well in compact soil. Recommended to prune spent flowers. When in dormancy water periodically, do not allow to dry out.

*We cannot send plants to Alaska or Hawaii.

*Plants ship dormant in winter months.

*Pictures shown are of mature plants and not what you will receive.

Can be grown in ground or in containers.

Plant 16" inches apart, center to center.

Flower scapes can be snipped to bring blooms indoors.

Divide plants in late summer or early spring. Division should have at least 3 eyes. Allow several years before dividing.

Potted dormant perennials can be kept in a well-lit cool/cold area (i.e. garage, shed, even in a protected area outdoors) until ready for spring planting. Do not allow them to completely dry out.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: 3 - 8

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