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The Sun's Effect on Blue Hostas Blue hostas require the most protection from the sun because the blue color is actually a waxy coating on the top and or bottom side of the leaves. The leaves are actually a shade of green, but the waxy coating makes them appear those great shades of blue. Too much sun can cause the waxy coating on blue hosta leaves to melt off and expose the green leaf underneath. This is the reason it is recommended that blue hostas are planted in more shade than other hostas. The blue hostas are always very popular and there are several shades of blue-leaved hostas. Blue hosta leaves will become bluer and bluer each year as they move to maturity, usually about four to five years. 

Mustard greens are fast growing, nutritious leafy greens. They're perfect for gardens and containers in both spring and fall.  They are a  high biomass, nitrogen lifter for growing over the summer. It is one of the quickest growing, green manuring species and is very good at suppressing weeds. Used for creating short term green cover and game cover. Mustard Greens aka Mizuna, Mustard Spinach, Indian Mustard Annual plant Height:  6"       Width:  Up to 2' Mustard Greens are a leafy plant with a zesty mustard flavor that is a fiber and nutrient-rich addition to salads and stir-fries. Types: Curly Leaf.  Curled or frilled leaf edges resembling Kale.  It's a very spicy tender green used in salads. Flat Leaf.  Broad delicately flavored leaves are good for steaming or in soups. Mustard Spinach.  Smooth leaves.  This plant is more tolerant of heat, making it a good choice in warmer climates. Starting Seeds of Mustard Greens Seed Depth: