| | | 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 | 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Hosta sieboldii 'Alba' (dwarf hosta) bears white flowers during late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Hosta sieboldii 'Alba' is noted for being naturally resistant to rabbits. | | |