Nankai-Giboshi

Hosta tardiva

Physical Characteristics

Hosta tardiva is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is frost tender. It is in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - C. and S. Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves and stems - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known