Brighten shade with blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow that mature to white. First Frost Hosta forms a medium-sized mound of deeply veined foliage and produces pale purple flower spikes in midsummer. Its sturdy leaves offer improved resistance to slug damage.Growing Guide Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 Mature Height: 1'–1.5' Mature Width: 2'–3' Spacing: 2' Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Water Needs: Moderate Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Details Botanical Name: Hosta 'First Frost' Common Name: First Frost Hosta Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Summer Foliage: Deciduous Growth Habit: Compact and Mounding Pollinator Friendly: Yes Key Features Blue-green foliage Creamy-yellow margins mature to white Pale purple midsummer flowers Improved slug resistance Strong shade-garden color Landscape Uses Shade gardens Borders Foundation beds Mass plantings Containers Planting & Care Tips Plant in part sun to full shade. Provide moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment. Remove damaged foliage and divide crowded clumps as needed. Companion Plants Hosta Blue Angel Carex Evergold Japanese Painted Fern Heuchera Fire Chief Liriope Big Blue Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
