Plants

Growing profiles for the perennials worth planting, each covering hardiness zones, sun and soil, planting, care, the best varieties and the problems to watch for. Filter by zone, sun or deer resistance, or browse from A to Z.

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Hosta

Hosta spp.
Zones 3–9Part shadeDeer favored
Blue-green hosta leaves with pale lavender flower spikes growing in a shaded garden bed.

Hostas are the easiest way to fill a shady yard with color, and a well-placed clump can thrive for decades. Learn which zones and light they need, how to plant and divide them, the best varieties for beginners, and how to stop slugs and deer.