Hosta 'Praying Hands' ~ Monrovia® Praying Hands Hosta river rock (3) Ian Brooker and David

(3) Ian Brooker and David Kleinig

Grows best with dappled sun and well-drained soils

The short dark spikes with elongated burgundy calyxes sporting deep purple two-lipped tubular flowers bloom from late spring into fall if dead headed

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(1) Perennial Boarder + (2) Ornamental Grasses

Hosta 'Praying Hands' ~ Monrovia® Praying Hands Hosta river rock (3) Ian Brooker and DavidPraying Hands Hosta is a shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its unique tightly folded narrow foliage. The dark green foliage with very thin cream margins have a matte finish and revealed glossy undersides. Tall scapes of lavender bell like flowers raise up above the mound in late summer attracting butterflies and pollinators. Best bloom in partial sun and moist well drained soils. Praying Hands is resistant to slug damage. Type: