Carla HusbandJust nowHostas are one of those plants that will pretty much survive anywhere. Ive had them in the sun and shade and they have done well in either spot. I dont think you can ever kill a hosta. In a year or two, you can start to separate them and plant some in another place in your yard. They are nice for a border. They are hard to dig up and to separate, use a hatchet if needed, you will not harm the plant at all. There are also many varieties of hostas. Have fun.
I have them on N, S, and E sides of my house and all do great. The N is mostly shaded but S is sunny and they also grow big. I disagree with Carla about separation difficulty. I just used a shovel and cut off amount I wanted. They grow back fast to look good again. I did this just 2 weeks ago. Both left parts and cut off parts growing fine.
borders and I agree with the above comments. The only down fall is that slugs love them as do Deer so be ready to fight back. A small can of vinegar once you start to see the holes on hostas near the plant and I love Liquid Fence from HD keeps the deer from many of your bushes , plants and flowers.
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In the shade
My mother always planted them along the north side of the house. Did well in Iowa.
I have them on N, S, and E sides of my house and all do great. The N is mostly shaded but S is sunny and they also grow big. I disagree with Carla about separation difficulty. I just used a shovel and cut off amount I wanted. They grow back fast to look good again. I did this just 2 weeks ago. Both left parts and cut off parts growing fine.
borders and I agree with the above comments. The only down fall is that slugs love them as do Deer so be ready to fight back. A small can of vinegar once you start to see the holes on hostas near the plant and I love Liquid Fence from HD keeps the deer from many of your bushes , plants and flowers.