Hosta clausa
Family: Asparagaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 25- 65 cm tall and spreads 25-35 cm wide. The flowers are purple.
There are about 25 Hosta species mainly in Japan. Also put in the family Hostaceae. There is only one genus in the Hostaceae family.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits USDA hardiness zones 3-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Korea
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by division.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Hosta japonica var. lancifolia Nakai;