One of the showiest Hostas, Liberty delights in the shady garden. Blue-green leaves have wide, dramatically streaked, yellow margins which fade to creamy-white later in the season Grows 1-3′ tall and wide, depending on its access to moisture. Thick leaves have excellent slug resistance.

Hostas are excellent perennials for shade that require minimal care. They are lovely massed in woodland settings or used as specimens. With their weed smothering foliage, they make idea ground covers. Although they are tough plants that can withstand periods of drought, for best results keep well watered during dry spells.

Plant in shade to part shade in soil that has been amended with compost or other organic matter. Adding a starter fertilizer when planting will establish your plant fast. Keep well watered until established, when plant is setting up buds and blooming, and during dry spells.