{"product_id":"praying-hands-hosta-liner","title":"Hosta 'Praying Hands' Liner Plant – 2011 Hosta of the Year with Unique Upright Twisted Foliage","description":"\u003cp\u003eHosta 'Praying Hands' is one of the most distinctive and recognizable hostas ever introduced. Named 2011 Hosta of the Year, this award-winning variety was registered by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJerry Williams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in 1996 and remains a favorite among collectors seeking something truly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts narrow, elongated dark green leaves feature a thin yellow border and are twisted, folded, and heavily wavy. The foliage has a waxy sheen and grows upright, creating the appearance of dozens of hands folded in prayer. Unlike traditional hostas, Praying Hands offers a unique architectural form that stands out in any shade garden or hosta collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn midsummer to late summer, tall scapes rise above the foliage bearing light lavender flowers, adding even more interest to this remarkable plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are rooted liner plants that are actively growing and ready to be potted up or planted in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegistered: 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginator: Jerry Williams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Size: 16 inches tall × 30 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Size: 7 inches × 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Color: Dark green with narrow yellow margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariegation: Marginal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf Characteristics: Twisted, folded, wavy, upright habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVein Pairs: 7–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScape Height: 30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Size: 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: July–August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePloidy: Diploid (2-2-2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: USDA Zones 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Requirements: Shade to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Praying Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 2011 Hosta of the Year\u003cbr\u003e✔ One of the most unique hostas ever introduced\u003cbr\u003e✔ Upright, folded foliage unlike any other hosta\u003cbr\u003e✔ Narrow yellow leaf margins and waxy dark green leaves\u003cbr\u003e✔ Excellent specimen plant for collectors and shade gardens\u003cbr\u003e✔ Lavender flowers in midsummer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one healthy, rooted Praying Hands liner. These are young plants that will continue to develop into impressive upright clumps with proper care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBentley Gardens • Est. 2002 — Growing Shade Garden Favorites for Over 20 Years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bentley Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54036272644462,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/9363\/4926\/files\/20260618_134026.jpg?v=1781945105","url":"https:\/\/bentleygardens.com\/products\/praying-hands-hosta-liner","provider":"Bentley Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}