• A close-up of a Hosta Fire & Ice plant showcasing its striking white and green leaves and lilac flowers.
  • Close-up of a Hosta root with many light-colored roots extending from the main rhizome.
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Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

Starkly contrasting leaves make an excellent border plant

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Ground Cover
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Hosta

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Shade
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Spreading

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 15 inches

COLOR

  • Green
  • White

This striking hosta takes its name from the flame shaped white centers of its leaves. The Fire and Ice perennial is an attractive variety with cool white and dark green foliage. You will enjoy its lavender flowers in July and August. Fire and Ice Hosta bulbs make wonderful borders or ground covers in shady areas.

  • Note: Fall-Planted Hostas Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
  • Mid Summer Blooming, Easy to Grow, Pollinator Attractor
  • Perennial, and one of our most popular! The leaves are vibrant and look as if they are almost painted.

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of Root Should Be No More Than 1 inches Below Soil

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
2 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 1 Sq. Ft
2 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 2 Sq. Ft
4 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft
10 Roots / Ships in Fall Up to 5 Sq. Ft
10 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 5 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Hosta Planting Guide to learn more.

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Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice

$27.49

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Hosta Roots - Fire & Ice FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Fire & Ice Hosta?

Fire & Ice Hosta is graded No. 1.

What is Fire & Ice Hosta also known as?

Fire & Ice Hosta is also known as Plantain Lily.

What type of bulb is Fire & Ice Hosta grown from?

Fire & Ice Hosta is grown from a root.

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