Fire and Ice Hosta

Fire and Ice Hosta creates bright contrast in the shade with crisp white leaf centers surrounded by dark-green margins. The compact, somewhat upright mound fits neatly along shaded borders, in containers, or as a repeating accent beneath shrubs and trees. Lavender flowers appear on slender scapes in midsummer. Because the leaves contain large white sections, protect the plant from intense afternoon sun and keep the soil evenly moist but well drained. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Hosta 'Fire and Ice'
• Light: Part shade to shade; protect from hot afternoon sun
• USDA zones: 3–9
• Mature size: 12–18 in tall × 18–24 in wide
• Foliage: Herbaceous; bright white leaf centers with dark-green margins
• Flowers: Lavender flowers
• Bloom season: Midsummer
• Water: Consistent moisture with good drainage
• Growth habit: Compact, upright mounded clump
• Landscape uses: Shade border, focal accent, mass planting, container
• Deer tolerance: Frequently browsed by deer; protect where deer pressure is high

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil and care. Hostas normally go dormant in winter and return in spring.