June - Hosta

Hosta ‘June’ is a clump-forming perennial grown for its broad, variegated leaves, with blue-green margins surrounding chartreuse to golden centers. In summer, slender scapes carry pale lavender flowers above the foliage, adding a restrained seasonal accent while the leaves remain the main display. [Walters Gardens](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=HSJUN) and the [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/117305/hosta-june/details) describe this named selection. ### Placement Site June in partial shade, or in morning sun with protection from intense afternoon heat. Use it as a foliage accent in a shaded border, woodland edge, or large container with reliable drainage. Its contrasting leaf colors brighten shaded planting combinations; allow room for the clump rather than crowding it against neighboring crowns. ### Soil and water Grow in fertile, humus-rich soil that holds moisture while draining freely. Water during dry weather, especially where the site receives more sun or where the plant is in a container. Steady moisture helps prevent leaf-edge scorch, but avoid leaving roots in standing water. See [Iowa State Extension’s hosta guide](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/all-about-hostas) and [NC State Extension’s Hosta profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hosta/). ### Seasonal care Keep a light organic mulch around the root zone but clear of the crown. Monitor leaves for slug or snail feeding, which is common in moist, shaded hosta beds. Remove damaged foliage as needed and clear dead leaves after frost to keep the planting tidy. ## Maintenance Water through extended dry spells and check regularly for slugs and snails. Divide crowded clumps in spring or early fall, replanting divisions promptly so their roots do not dry out. Remove spent flower scapes after blooming if a cleaner outline is desired. [Clemson Cooperative Extension’s hosta guide](https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/hosta/).