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Fragrant hosta and Starry Solomon's plume: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Fragrant hosta Hosta plantaginea	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Starry Solomon's plume Maianthemum stellatum
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Native range
China	North America; see the linked native-range checklist.See state guides
Sunlight
Part to full shade; some sun in cooler climates	Shade
Soil moisture
Consistently moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
1–2 ft; flower stalks can be taller	6–26 in
Mature spread
3–4 ft	Spreading colonies
USDA hardiness zones
3–9	3–8
Season of interest
Late summer–early fall	Late spring flowers & summer fruit
Garden & wildlife value
Fragrant flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.	Native berries attract birds and small mammals after the spring flower display.
Growing notes
A broad clump of leaves that dies back in winter. More sun requires adequate moisture.	Use drained soil; spreading rhizomes gradually fill a woodland bed.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew Additional growing guidance

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.