The American southwest features a sunny, arid climate nearly year around. Freezing temperatures do occur but the majority of the region is hot. Hostas are plants that prefer part to full shade in organic rich soil. They also need plenty of water. Hostas in New Mexico may not receive enough natural precipitation and will need a deep soak weekly. Colorado hostas, similarly, will need consistent moisture, but also protection from the deep winter chills. Hostas are beautiful foliage plants with small flower spires. They come in a wide range of sizes, providing displays for any size of garden. Due to their cultural needs, hostas grown in the southwest should be selected for drought and sun tolerance. Open areas of the landscape with little shade will produce poorly growing plants and will likely burn the gorgeous leaves. While the southwest is characterized by hot temperatures, areas like Colorado get extremely cold […]
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