Hosta
Hosta
Also called Plantain lily and Funkia
Garden plant · PerennialsSlugs will shred it overnight in April. The war is won in the fortnight the shoots come through, not in July.
Care at a glance
- Ease
- Easy
- Water
- Every 3 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
- Light
- Part to full shade
- Feed
- Every 45 days
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Hardiness
- Very hardy RHS H7, to -25°C
- Size
- 0.75 m tall · 1.25 m across
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Origin
- Japan, Korea and China
Is it safe for pets and people?
PetsToxic to pets
Affects dogs, cats, horses.
PeopleNot checked yet
Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.
Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-03.
A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.