Suji giboshi
Hosta undulata

Family: Asparagaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows 30 cm high and spreads 50-60 cm wide. The leaves are twisted almost into spirals. They are 9 cm wide and have cream coloured stripes along them. The edges are wavy. The flower stems has several leaves. The flowers are narrow and funnel shaped and lilac.

There are 70 Hosta species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 6-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Japan, Tasmania

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, root, stem

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hybrid