Key West - Hosta

Hosta 'Key West' is listed by the Chicago Botanic Garden Plant Finder and by a specialist hosta nursery. Hostas are foliage-led herbaceous perennials for shaded gardens, and extension guidance recommends moist, well-drained soil for steady growth. [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hosta-key-west-key-west-hosta) [Plant Delights Nursery](https://www.plantdelights.com/products/hosta-key-west) [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hosta/) ## Garden use Use this hosta in a shaded border, woodland-style bed, or container with good drainage, placing it where its foliage can be viewed at close range. Keep space around the crown for the clump to develop without being crowded by neighboring plants. [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hosta-key-west-key-west-hosta) ## Growing conditions Partial to full shade is a reliable starting point for hostas. Grow in moist, well-drained soil and water during extended dry periods; avoid waterlogged conditions around the crown. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hosta/) ## Maintenance Inspect leaves for slug and snail feeding, remove damaged foliage, and clear dead leaves as the plant dies back. Remove flower stems after bloom if desired, and divide only when the clump becomes crowded or needs to be moved. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hosta/) [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hosta-key-west-key-west-hosta)