Hostas thrive here in North Alabama.  They will really grow in shady areas -
one of the few things that like the shade.  Ours get very tall, not just a
ground cover, and bloom (the flowers aren't particularly pretty, though).
The foliage is spectacular, especially in the variegated variety.  I believe
they are in the lily family and started from a small bulb.  But they
multiply profusely.  We keep dividing them and now have them all over our
yard.  They are tolerant of some sun, but not a lot.  No reason you could
not grow them in Florida as long as it is in the shade.

Sylvia S. Edwards
Huntsville, Alabama
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Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2000 2:29 PM
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> Hi Peggy....
>
> A hosta is a very popular shade/"ground cover" plant for northern gardens.
> They have big bold leaves in many textures, patterns and variegations..and
> they do flower.  Our Florida equivalent would be perhaps the Ti plants
> (cordyline) or the Peace Lily
>
> Happy Shelling,
>
> Richard Sedlak
>