Hosta Virus X is an incurable disease of hosta.
It was originally though to be an attractive variegation and hostas infected with it were sold at garden centers. Now is a good time to check yours for symptoms (see pix). If you find it, destroy the plants.
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Hostas are one of the "easy-to-grow" plants I haven't been able to grow (along with zinnias, hollyhocks and morning glories!) My yard is pretty shady, with sandy loam soil. I planted them under a fir tree. I think maybe it was too dry there, although I used a soaker hose. I'd like to plant them in my narrow side yard between my house and fence, but am debating the investment. Ferns do great in my yard.
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Oops! I planted the hostas under the fir tree. The others mentioned I did plant in my one sunny spot. Ferns do grow under the fir tree, but the hostas I planted there always died. I'm not that attached to growing hostas. I was just looking for something to grow under the fir. Vinca is a plague in my yard. We spend a lot of time pulling it out!
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