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Re: [SG] Dry Shade

Marya,

H. montana macrophylla used to be called H. montana 'Praeflorens'. It is
just a larger form of the plain montana. You can get it from any of the
excellent nurseries that specialize in hostas; EEE me privately if you
want some listings, and let me know where you live so we can find a
nursery near you. Average price about $20 currently.

A plain Hosta montana would also be fine for your spot. It will get pretty
huge in a few years, I can vouch for that. I have these in several places
in my yard and they are definitely easy to please. The one in front NEVER
gets any supplemental watering and it does fine. Average price about $7.

If you want variegated, the two montanas you might be interested in are
'Mountain Snow' and 'Aureomarginata', but I don't believe that either
become as large as a plain montana. They will be a little more expensive
than a plain montana.

Most hostas will do fairly well in a dry, shady spot. I have some that
never get supplemental water. But with a little extra watering they will
be bigger and prettier. 'Sum and Substance' or some of the other large
yellows might prefer more sun than you have. And the big blues might need
more moisture than you have. But, what the heck--try 'em.

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6

> I would love to have a Hosta there, but was hesitant because I thought
> they needed moisture. Do all Hostas adapt well to a dry shady spot, or is
> there something special about this cultivar?
> I couldn't find this one on searching my catalogue collection-- where do
> you get it? Is it variegated?
> Would you think that a large yellow one like "Sum and Substance" would do
> if I couldn't find the H. montana?
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