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One Tough Hosta With Long-Lasting Color

‘Wolverine’ hosta Hosta hybrid

Perennial

Blooms Tubular lavender flowers in late summer
Light Full to part shade
Soil Moist, well-drained
Pests Occasional slugs
Size 12 to 18 in. tall (20 in. tall in bloom), 30 to 40 in. wide
Cold hardy USDA zones 3 to 9

When it comes to hostas you don’t want to miss, put ‘Wolverine’ at the top of your list.

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