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Hostas are a favorite in Southern gardens, to be sure.

If youre thinking your hostas seem to do perfectly well without any companions, youre not wrong.

In fact, Justin Hancock, Costa Farms Horticulturalist says this is the case for most garden plants.

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Ready to find a new best friend for your hostas?

Fern

Ferns do best in environments that are similar to that of hostas, says Addy.

Plus, they can provide a full and textural backdrop for the broad-leafed hostas.

blooming ping flowers of astilbe japonica

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Mahonia

Mahonia pairs nicely with hostas to create a lush display.

Lucky for your hostas, they thrive in a similarly shaded environment.

The compact grow habit of theHeart Throb hydrangeamakes it an ideal pairing for the low-growing hosta.

Heuchera

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Lungwort (Pulmonaria)

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Pests matter when it comes to companion plants.

Spring-Blooming Bulbs

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When it comes to companion plants for hostas, think outside the box.

Boston Fern

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EverColor® ‘Everest’ Carex from the Southern Living® Plant Collection

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‘Soft Caress’ Mahonia from the Southern Living® Plant Collection

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Heart Throb® Hydrangea from the Southern Living® Plant Collection

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Pulmonaria in spring garden; Pink and purple flowers Unspotted lungwort or Suffolk lungwort in spring garden. Pulmonaria blooming.

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Mountain Laurel Flowers

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Snowdrop Flowers

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Kudzu

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