{"product_id":"hosta-stir-fry","title":"Hosta 'Stir Fry'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Stir Fry'\u003c\/strong\u003e stands upright with narrow rippled green leaves, resembling blades of grass. Its distinct form and movement bring great texture and interest \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efor ground cover,\u003c\/span\u003e especially when planted en masse or in drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 - 18 in x 30 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mid to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, well drained soil with plenty of organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture during dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. This hosta is a cultivar developed from Asian species and selected for its unusual narrow foliage and vertical habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracted to the summer blooms, which provide pollen and nectar in shaded areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay visit the trumpet shaped flowers in search of nectar, especially in quieter garden corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 30 in apart to allow for the plant's natural arching spread and to highlight its form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for accent plantings, borders, and modern woodland gardens where its grass like texture can contrast with broader foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex oshimensis 'Evergold' (Japanese Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mirrors the linear form and provides bright variegation alongside the green hosta leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerns (e.g., Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum')\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offer contrasting leaf shapes and colors for a dynamic shade garden texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Bells)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Deep purple foliage highlights the slender green leaves of 'Stir Fry'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Large silver leaves serve as a bold contrast to the narrow foliage of the hosta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' (Lungwort)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds spotted foliage and early spring blooms, enhancing the seasonality of shade gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45948267593889,"sku":"HOSTA STIR FRY","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/hosstifr.jpg?v=1585314108","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/hosta-stir-fry","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}