Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Guacamole'
Hosta 'Guacamole' is a medium-sized plant with chartreuse green foliage and darker green margins. It produces large, fragrant white flowers in late summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This hosta grows best in partial to full shade and is more sun-tolerant than most hostas. It prefers rich, organic, well-drained soil and can grow up to 2 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Hosta plantaginea
Hosta plantaginea, also known as the fragrant plantain lily, is a heat-tolerant species discovered in China. It features glossy green clumps topped with double white, fragrant flowers in late August. This plant attracts hummingbirds and thrives in moist soils with warm days and cool nights.
Hosta 'Fire And Ice'
Hosta 'Fire And Ice' is a clump-forming perennial with variegated foliage featuring creamy-white centers and deep green edges. Native to parts of Asia, this hosta grows best in partial to full shade and requires consistently moist, well-draining soil. It blooms with bell-shaped flowers from late spring to fall, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. With a mounded growth habit, it reaches 8 to 22 inches tall and 12 to 30 inches wide, making it a versatile choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Blue Angel'
Hosta 'Blue Angel' is the largest of the blue hostas, forming a clump up to 6 feet wide with large, pointed blue leaves. It produces near-white flower clusters on tall scapes in late spring and is suitable for full shade to part shade gardens.
Hosta minor
Hosta minor is a small hosta collected during a 1997 Korean expedition. It forms 15-inch wide clumps with pointed, long green leaves and produces 30-inch tall scapes of dark lavender flowers in early June. This hosta is well-suited for dry, rocky hillsides in deep shade.
Hosta longipes
Hosta longipes is a medium-sized clump-forming plant with shiny green lance-shaped leaves and purple specks at the base. It is used to increase red pigment in breeding and features pinkish-purple flowers in early summer. This plant is a sport of H. 'Tardiflora' and is known for its shiny, flat, narrow green leaves with a twist. Hosta longipes is a late-flowering miniature hosta, making it a unique addition to any hosta collection. It thrives in light shade and is well-suited for cottage gardens or as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Hosta 'Blue Cadet'
Hosta 'Blue Cadet' is a medium-sized hosta with blue-green, heart-shaped leaves and lavender, tubular flowers in mid-summer. It grows 16-18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, forming a perfectly round clump. This cold-hardy perennial prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade.
Hosta 'Patriot'
Hosta 'Patriot' is a shade-loving perennial known for its striking variegated leaves with green centers and wide, pure white margins. It grows to a height and width of 1 to 3 feet, forming clumps up to 3 feet wide. In mid to late summer, it produces lavender flowers on tall spikes. This low-maintenance plant is hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is primarily valued for its attractive foliage and is tolerant of heat.
Hosta 'Francee'
Hosta 'Francee' is a shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped, dark green leaves edged in white. It grows 1-2 feet tall and produces light lavender flowers in mid to late summer. This plant thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is easy to grow and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Sunhosta'
Hosta 'Sunhosta' is a medium-sized variegated hosta with trumpet-shaped pale pink blooms that attract hummingbirds. It performs best in full sun and is hardy from USDA Zone 4 to Zone 10. The plant features bright green leaves with wide, creamy yellow-white margins and is known for its low cold requirements and tolerance to disease and drought.
Hosta 'Elegans'
This hosta has large, smokey blue leaves that mature to blueish green and produces mostly white flowers with a lavender tint. It attracts butterflies and bees, grows in USDA zones 4-9, and prefers partial to full shade in organically rich soil with consistent moisture.
Hosta 'Halcyon'
Hosta 'Halcyon' is a medium-growing perennial known for its clumping habit and striking greyish blue-green leaves. It produces lavender flowers in mid to late summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in shady locations and is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, preferring moist, well-draining soil. It requires minimal maintenance, with no pruning necessary except for removing yellowed or damaged leaves. The plant forms a 3-foot wide clump and is resistant to deer and voles. Bees are the primary pollinators, and it performs best in light, open shade.
Hosta ventricosa
Hosta ventricosa is a robust plant native to China, known for its large, heart-shaped dark green leaves. It produces dark lavender flowers on tall scapes, reaching up to 30 inches. This species reproduces through pseudogamous apomixis, making it unique among hostas. It has been introduced to the eastern United States and is appreciated for its lush foliage and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta yingeri
Hosta yingeri is a rare perennial species found on offshore islands of South Korea. It features glossy green leaves and distinctive star-shaped flowers, making it a unique addition to gardens.
Hosta 'Krossa Regal'
Hosta 'Krossa Regal' is a herbaceous perennial with frosty-blue green foliage and a vase-like habit. It produces pale lavender flowers atop 5-foot tall stalks and attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and songbirds. This shade-loving plant prefers evenly moist, organic-rich, well-drained soils.
Hosta 'Frances Williams'
Hosta 'Frances Williams' is a clump-forming perennial known for its heart-shaped blue leaves with lime-green margins that mature to yellow beige. This plant produces funnel-shaped white flowers with a lilac tint, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in full to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. 'Frances Williams' can grow 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, making it a substantial presence in shade gardens. Its striking foliage and low maintenance make it a favorite among gardeners.
Hosta 'Heartache'
Hosta 'Heartache' is a hybrid plant known for its thick, golden, rounded leaves and mid-summer blooms. It produces sturdy 40-inch scapes of lavender flowers, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden spaces.
Hosta 'Silver Bay'
Hosta 'Silver Bay' is a slow-growing plant with silvery-blue leaves, forming a clump 3 feet in diameter. In midsummer, it produces 2-foot tall scapes of light lavender flowers, adding a touch of color to shade gardens.
Hosta lancifolia
Hosta lancifolia is a pale green, vigorous hosta known for its toughness. It forms a medium-sized clump and produces light lavender flowers in late summer. This plant is a reliable choice for gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds while thriving in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Sombrero'
Hosta 'Sombrero' is a 3-foot wide clump of smooth, glaucous blue-green foliage topped with fragrant white flowers in midsummer. It is the first hybrid to combine the blue foliage and size of 'sieboldianas' with the fragrance of H. 'Honeybells'. This hosta is a beautiful addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Lakeside Cha Cha'
Hosta 'Lakeside Cha Cha' is a hybrid with heart-shaped chartreuse gold leaves bordered in white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and blooms with light lavender flowers on 28-inch scapes in late spring.
Hosta 'Valeries Vanity'
Hosta 'Valeries Vanity' is a smaller hosta with very shiny green leaves, forming a 2-foot wide clump. It is topped with pale lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Pineapple Punch'
Hosta 'Pineapple Punch' is a medium-sized perennial with narrow, ruffled leaves that change from creamy yellow to white. It produces light lavender blossoms on tall scapes in late summer and is attractive to pollinators. This plant is cold hardy and thrives in full shade.
Hosta 'Heliarc'
Hosta 'Heliarc' is a sport of H. 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' with broad, elongated dark-green leaves bordered in butterscotch. It produces 2-foot spikes of light lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Allegan Fog'
Hosta 'Allegan Fog' is a small- to medium-sized hosta with medium-green leaves and a wide center of creamy white dotted with green flecks. It forms a 2-foot wide mound and blooms with light lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Church Mouse'
Hosta 'Church Mouse' is a compact plant with glaucous green leaves and a ruffled edge, forming 8-inch tall by 14-inch wide clumps. It produces short flower scapes in midsummer.
Hosta venusta 'Ki Nakafu Otome'
Hosta venusta 'Ki Nakafu Otome' features small, wavy golden leaves with a darker green border, which fade to solid green in late summer. It forms a 20-inch wide clump and is topped with 18-inch scapes of dark lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Blazes'
Hosta 'Blue Blazes' is a striking perennial with heavily textured, cupped blue leaves that form a 3-foot wide clump. In early summer, it produces near-white flowers, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty'
Hosta 'Sleeping Beauty' is a sport of Hosta 'Halcyon' with creamy-edged, round, pointed blue leaves. It forms a clump about 18 inches tall and 29 inches wide, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Uptown Girl'
Hosta 'Uptown Girl' is a hybrid plant known for its glossy green leaves and tall stalks of large, fragrant violet flowers that bloom in late summer. It forms a clump about 2 feet tall and 5 feet wide, making it a substantial addition to any garden. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is appreciated for its attractive foliage and floral display.