hosta
hosta — noun
- hostasingular
- hostasplural
1. a plant often kept in shady gardens for its broad decorative leaves and tall ste
a plant often kept in shady gardens for its broad decorative leaves and tall stems of white or pale lavender flowers
Caleb planted three hostas under the maple tree beside the porch.
plural: plant hostas in shade
After the rain, Anjali wiped the mud off the hosta leaves.
collocation: hosta leaves
Bilal chose a hosta for the shady corner near the garden gate.
In June, Lara noticed small white flowers rising above each hosta.
The old hostas by the path spread wider every summer.
- foliage plant
a broader gardening term that emphasizes leaves rather than this exact species
- perennial
a broader term for plants that return year after year
- lily
a different flowering plant, usually known more for its blooms than its leaves
文法句型
plant a hosta
grow hostas in shade
hosta leaves
用法筆記
Usually countable when you mean one plant. Garden writing often mentions where it grows best, especially in shady beds, borders, or spots under trees.