Hostas are easy-to-grow, shade-tolerant perennials grown mainly for their beautiful foliage.
Height/Spread
The size of hostas varies greatly. The largest measures 4 feet in height with 20-inch-long leaves. The smallest collectors’ miniatures may be only a few inches across. Most hostas range between 1 and 2½ feet tall. Growing conditions influence size.
Growth
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Robin’s, or Poor Robin’s, or Robert’s Plantain; Blue Spring Daisy; Daisy-leaved Fleabane
Erigeron pulchellus
Flower-heads–Composite, daisy-like, 1 to 1-1/2 in. across; the outer circle of about 50 pale bluish-violet ray florets; the disk florets greenish
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Petunias are one of the most popular flowering annuals. They have a long flowering period, are easy to grow and are available in many forms and colors.
‘Tidal Wave Silver’ petunia growing through silver sage. Karen Russ, ©2007 HGIC, Clemson Extension
Height/Spread
Height can vary from 6 inches to 18 inches. Spread
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