Big Daddy Hosta

Hosta 'Big Daddy'

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Overview

The Big Daddy Hosta, scientifically known as Hosta 'Big Daddy', is a robust perennial boasting cupped, corrugated blue-green leaves that can span up to 10 inches wide. This shade-tolerant herbaceous plant thrives in zones 3-8, reaches a mature size of about 25 inches in height and spreads up to 36 inches. Its summer bloom of white flowers on 36-inch stalks adds a delicate touch to its bold foliage display.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — scientifically known as Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — is a robust perennial boasting cupped

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — corrugated blue-green leaves that can span up to 10 inches wide

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — This shade-tolerant herbaceous plant thrives in zones 3-8

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — reaches a mature size of about 25 inches in height and spreads up to 36 inches

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — Its summer bloom of white flowers on 36-inch stalks adds a delicate touch to its bold foliage display

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae

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Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — scientifically known as Hosta 'Big Daddy'

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — is a robust perennial boasting cupped

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — corrugated blue-green leaves that can span up to 10 inches wide

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — This shade-tolerant herbaceous plant thrives in zones 3-8

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — reaches a mature size of about 25 inches in height and spreads up to 36 inches

Big Daddy Hosta (Hosta 'Big Daddy') — Its summer bloom of white flowers on 36-inch stalks adds a delicate touch to its bold foliage display

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