Description:
Hosta longipes is a medium-sized clump-forming plant with shiny green lance-shaped leaves and purple specks at the base. It is used to increase red pigment in breeding and features pinkish-purple flowers in early summer. This plant is a sport of H. 'Tardiflora' and is known for its shiny, flat, narrow green leaves with a twist. Hosta longipes is a late-flowering miniature hosta, making it a unique addition to any hosta collection. It thrives in light shade and is well-suited for cottage gardens or as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Sources:
- [1] Hosta longipes: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [2] Hosta Tardiflora: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [3] Hosta Tortifrons: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [4] Hosta longipes: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [5] Hosta Tardiflora: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [6] Hosta Tortifrons: Plant Delights. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 30, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Delights | Hosta Tortifrons |
No
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$35.00 |
| Plant Delights | Hosta longipes |
No
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$10.00 |
| Plant Delights | Hosta Tardiflora |
No
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$10.00 |