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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Agavaceae — thehostas .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The large, round shape of Hosta is a good contrast with the light, airy shape of Ferns.
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I paired mine up with a yellow striped Hosta, multi colored Coleus and a gorgeous yellow Nonstop Begonia.
Yellow Impatiens: fun, fresh, tropical and exotic « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2009
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I paired mine up with a yellow striped Hosta, multi colored Coleus and a gorgeous yellow Nonstop Begonia.
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Hosta leaves turn butter yellow in autumn and Geranium sanguineum shades of red.
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Joining a Garden Club or group, like the St. Louis Hosta Society, Daylily Society, Water Gardening etc. is also a great idea.
Top 10 Garden Trends for 2009 « Sugar Creek Gardens’ Blog 2009
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What do you think of the idea of spreading it in a ring between the Hosta ‘Sunpower’ and Nasella tenuissima under the Crimson Queen Japanese maple?
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Nasella tenuissima, Sedum acre, Hosta ‘Sunpower’, forget me nots and Spiraea bumaldi ‘Magic Carpet’ in the background are a swirling miasma.
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Hi Frances, I love how that white Hosta looks along the red Japanese Maple, just beautiful!
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From the other side, Garnet shades the now greening Hosta ‘White Feather’.
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This shot showing the very beginnings of greening of the Hosta ‘White Feather’ was to be the grand finale of this post.
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