Hostas

This lovely area of the Arboretum takes advantage of the shady hillside along the west boundary. Here you can view and enjoy over 200 cultivars of the ever popular genus Hosta. Because the hostas are maintained and labeled, the collection has earned the coveted American Hosta Society designation in 2004 as an official AHS Display Garden. A stroll through this lovely shaded area is a treat that inspires visitors to become enthused about growing this perennial in their home gardens. The month of June is considered to be peak viewing time. To view photographs of some of this collection, click HERE. Hosta Care and Maintenance Tips Hostas are perennial plants that provide attractive foliage from spring until frost. They are easy to grow, require little maintenance, and can live indefinitely. Every year they will increase in size, and beauty. Hostas rarely, if ever, need division and achieve their best appearance when left undisturbed. To read more, click HERE. Many thanks to Carolyn Hamilton, Past President of the Mississippi Valley Hosta Society, for editing this information. Pine Straw Mulch Added to Hosta Garden Click HERE to read the story and view photographs of this new improvement..