Yes, hostas are capable of self-seeding, provided the right environment exists. However, not all hosta cultivars are fertile. Some of them may not produce viable seeds. Also, the resulting hostas may or may not end up resembling the parent plant.

Do hostas spread on their own?

Versatile and easy to grow, most hosta varieties spread readily once they are established. They grow from rhizomes that spread just below soil level, and healthy clumps of hostas can be divided into smaller clumps every few years to share with friends, family and neighbors.

What does a hosta seed pod look like?

When the flowers have been pollinated the seed pods looks like green sausages hung out to cure. When the seeds pods are ripe they turn brown and start to split length wise. … If you notice your hosta seed pods are starting to split open while they are still green-you can go ahead and collect them then.