Hostas-good time to split?

[JJ]

Is there a right or wrong time to split large hostas into smaller sections and replant?

Thanks,

[Stu Pittasso]

In my experience, hostas are pretty tough to kill. I've divided and abused them in the dead heat of summer, only to have them come back bigger and better the next year. I suppose the ideal time to split would probably be springtime when the leaves are still rolled up, but I wouldnt worry too much.

[Gary]

Some of my hostas got "split" by default when my neighbor put in a new fence. During the construction, some of them lay on the ground and others lived in a plastic tub with inconsistent watering for about a month. They also got some over-spray from the wood preservative that my neighbor applied to his new fence. I replanted them after the fence was done, and they are doing just fine. They act like nothing happened! Prior to this, I had no idea that hostas were so tough!