| | | Family | Hostaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 40 - 45 cm (16 - 18 in) | | Spread | 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Hosta 'Canadian Shield' (hosta) bears faded fuchsia blossoms during mid summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Hosta 'Canadian Shield' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits. | | |