sun-tolerant within this list?

14 years ago

Of those on this list, which would be the three most sun-tolerant? Second, do any of these need to avoid direct sunlight altogether? So I guess I need the three most sun-tolerant and the three least sun-tolerant.

Cathedral Windows

Earth Angel

Queen Josephine

So Sweet

Praying Hands

Count Your Blessings

Jubilee

Blue Maui

Thanks for your help.

~ freshair

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idiothe
14 years ago
I don't know all these hostas... I do know that Cathedral Windows, So Sweet, and Praying Hands all appear on sun tolerant lists...
chris-e
14 years ago
I would check one or two of the lists about this on The Hosta Library.

christine
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