The Hostas Plant

Paper Summary:

The paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of regional ornamental perennial plants. The paper specifically discusses the Hostas, a group of ornamental shade plants with interesting leaf color and patterns that are perennial plants and are easy to grow. The paper concludes that the adaptability of Hostas make them perfect for any garden, no matter where it is located, and with their beautiful colors and blooms, they are a pleasure to look at as well as grow.

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"Optimal growth requires several environmental factors, and these can differ from species to species. Hostas are relatively easy to grow and maintain, which helps them maintain their popularity in the garden. Most Hostas do not need to be divided, as many other perennials do (think of daylilies and irises, for example). However, most Hostas do not reproduce well from seed, and so division is the preferred method of propagating these plants. They also do not need constant watering and fertilizing. Instead, they can take regular fertilizing, as two Hosta experts note. They note gardeners should use "A balanced granular fertilizer such as 10-10-10 or 5-10-5 can be applied early in the spring, followed by an application six weeks later, followed by a midsummer application."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Editors. "Hosta Farm." Hostafarm.com. 2007. 14 May 2007.<http://www.hostafarm.com/>
• Editors. "The American Hosta Society." Hosta.org. 2007. 14 May 2007. <http://www.hosta.org/index.htm>
• Heinke, Gretchen and Martin, Jane. "Growing Hostas." Ohio State University. 2001. 14 May 2007.<http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1239.html>
• Pollock, Dr. Warren. "Hostas in North America." GardenWeb.com. 1996. 14 May 2007. <http://www.gardenweb.com/cyberplt/people/pollock.html>
• Schmid, W. George. "About Hosta Species." HostaLibrary.org. 2006. 14 May 2007. <http://www.hostalibrary.org/species/pdf/part4a-general.pdf>

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