Hosta 'June'
From my garden
June makes a fantastic pairing with Sum and Substance: a gorgeous contrast, its variegated tones with dark edges against all that gold. It has a serious fan club, and the gold center inside blue-green margins is the reason.
Traits at a glance
| Mature size | Small |
|---|---|
| Height | 14 in |
| Spread | 28 in |
| Leaf color | Variegated |
| Variegation | Gold-centered |
| Sun tolerance | Morning sun (afternoon shade) |
| Slug resistance | High |
| Deer resistance | Standard (hostas are deer candy; none are deer-proof) |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Bloom | Lavender, Jul-Aug |
| Registered | 1991, Neo Plants |
Where to buy 'June'
Availability shifts with the season, especially outside spring. These vendors carried it when I last checked.
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If 'June' isn't quite it
Similar varieties: Patriot, Frances Williams, Rainforest Sunrise, Maui Buttercups. Or start the finder with your own filters.