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Hosta 'First Frost'
Choose First Frost Hosta for shady beds where leaf color matters more than flowers; its clean margin brightens dark spots, but it needs protection from deer and dry, root-filled soil.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The leaf contrast gives shaded beds structure, though the flowers are not the main reason to buy it. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in steadily as a clump but will not cover ground quickly like a spreading groundcover. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on watering in dry spells, removing tired foliage, and dividing only when the clump gets crowded. |
| Deer Resistance | C- | Deer readily browse this, so protect it or choose a more deer-resistant plant where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | B+ | Its tidy clump works well along edges and near walkways without taking over. |
| Screening Value | F | This is a low perennial for ground-level planting, not a plant for privacy or blocking views. |
At PGNE, we'd typically use First Frost as a front-of-border hosta, not a filler for difficult dry shade. Pair it with astilbe or brunnera where soil stays evenly moist and deer can be managed.
| Mature Height | 16 inches |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 32-36 inches |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Spacing | 30 inches |
| Sun | part shade to full shade |
| Moisture | average to consistent moisture; moist, well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | compact; bushy |
Yes, but buy it for the foliage; the flowers are secondary.
Morning sun is usually fine, but hot afternoon sun can scorch the leaves.
No, it forms a clump and expands gradually rather than running.
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SKU:PGNE-41034
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