June 1, 2023
Named “Hosta of the Year” in 2001, June hosta is one of our favorites to add to a shady garden. Its thick leaves are gold with irregular blue-green margins and its vibrant colors vary throughout the season depending on sun exposure.
Hostas should be planted in either shady or partly shaded areas. They should be watered regularly until established, but once mature, hostas can tolerate the drought and usually thrive under dense shrubs and trees. A June hosta can serve as a specimen or be planted in bulk quantities. Mixing June hostas with other hostas can enhance the yard. Also known as a plantain lily, the genus name honors Austrian botanist Nicholas Thomas Host (1761-1834).
Fun fact: Hostas are native to Japan, Korea, China, and eastern Russia.
September charm anemone is a delightfully late-blooming perennial that complements a perennial border.
Karl Foerster feather reed grass is an industry landscape staple and was named the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2001.
A timeless specimen ornamental, the Bloodgood Japanese maple is hardier and more adaptable than most Japanese maples.
Caradonna salvia, a member of the Sage family, is a medium size perennial that grows in clumps, has gray-green foliage, and reaches about 12 inches in height.