• Medium
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Lavender
  • Single

Liberty

Perennial medium hosta in lavender, blooming in early summer and midsummer. Lavender flowers on scapes about 40 inches tall. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Liberty hosta up close
Leaves of Liberty hosta up close

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A Liberty hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Liberty hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Medium Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Early summer, Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2 ft (66 cm) Spread: 3 ft (99 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade, Full shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Origin

Patented sport of 'Sagae' (PP12531); American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year 2012.

Sources

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All photos

  • Leaves of Liberty hosta up close
    Leaves of Liberty hosta up close
  • A Liberty hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A Liberty hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is Liberty hardy in my zone?

Liberty survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Liberty need full sun?

Liberty grows in part shade or full shade.

When does Liberty bloom?

Liberty blooms in early summer and midsummer.

Is Liberty good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Liberty as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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Leaves of Fire and Ice hosta up close Fire and Ice Reverse sport of Patriot with white-centered, green-edged leaves in a compact upright mound. MediumMidsummerMedium height
Leaves of First Frost hosta up close First Frost Sport of Halcyon with blue-green leaves and gold margins that turn white, in a 16 inch mound. MediumMidsummerMedium height

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Leaves of August Moon hosta up close August Moon Gold-leaved hosta with seersuckered leaves in a 20 to 24 inch mound and pale lavender to white flowers. LargeLate summerMedium height
Leaves of Blue Angel hosta up close Blue Angel Giant blue-green hosta forming a 3 by 4 foot mound, with pale lavender to white summer flowers. GiantMidsummerTall
Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close Blue Cadet Compact hosta with heart-shaped blue leaves in a round 12 inch clump and lavender flowers. SmallLate springMedium height
Leaves of Blue Hawaii hosta up close Blue Hawaii Vase-shaped hosta with large, heart-shaped, powdery blue leaves and pale lavender summer flowers. GiantEarly summerTall

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