{"product_id":"windy-city-hosta","title":"Windy City Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eWindy City Hosta is a giant, non-registered cultivar known for its massive green leaves and striking creamy white margins. Originating from Illinois, it is a tissue culture sport of Hosta 'How About That!' and is closely related to the famous Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Profile and Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Classified as a giant hosta, it can reach approximately 30 inches in height and 60 inches in width at maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Features very large, nearly round green leaves with wide, creamy-white margins. Sienna Hosta describes it as a \"monster of a plant\" with thick leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Produces pale lavender, tubular flowers that typically bloom from July into August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Developed by Mark Zilis of T\u0026amp;Z or Q\u0026amp;Z Nursery and the Northern Illinois Hosta Society. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth and Care Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Best grown in part shade to full shade. Morning sun may be tolerated, but hot afternoon sun can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during its active growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Generally hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Resistance: While hostas are generally susceptible to slugs, thicker-leaved varieties like 'Windy City' often show better resistance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47442043961593,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/windy_city.png?v=1771873029","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/windy-city-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}