Hosta 'Stir Fry' stands upright with narrow rippled green leaves, resembling blades of grass. Its distinct form and movement bring great texture and interest for ground cover, especially when planted en masse or in drifts.
Height & Spread: 14 - 18 in x 30 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture during dry periods
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This hosta is a cultivar developed from Asian species and selected for its unusual narrow foliage and vertical habit.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracted to the summer blooms, which provide pollen and nectar in shaded areas.
Hummingbirds
- May visit the trumpet shaped flowers in search of nectar, especially in quieter garden corners.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 30 in apart to allow for the plant's natural arching spread and to highlight its form.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for accent plantings, borders, and modern woodland gardens where its grass like texture can contrast with broader foliage plants.
Companion Plants
- Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Japanese Sedge) - Mirrors the linear form and provides bright variegation alongside the green hosta leaves.
- Ferns (e.g., Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum') - Offer contrasting leaf shapes and colors for a dynamic shade garden texture.
- Heuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Bells) - Deep purple foliage highlights the slender green leaves of 'Stir Fry'.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Large silver leaves serve as a bold contrast to the narrow foliage of the hosta.
- Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' (Lungwort) - Adds spotted foliage and early spring blooms, enhancing the seasonality of shade gardens.