Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Mildred Seaver'
Hosta 'Mildred Seaver' is a large hosta with round, thick, blue-green leaves edged in creamy gold. It produces lavender flowers on 40-inch scapes in early summer and is very easy to grow. This perennial is ideal for shaded areas and adds texture and color to garden landscapes.
Hosta 'Snowy Lake'
Hosta 'Snowy Lake' is a compact hosta forming an 8-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump. It features thick, heart-shaped blue-green leaves with a creamy border that emerges yellow in spring. The plant produces 15-inch spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer, adding color and texture to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Red October'
Hosta 'Red October' is a unique hosta variety featuring bright red petioles and dark green foliage with a silver-white underside. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces red-purple flower spikes in early October. The medium lavender flowers add a touch of color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Peppermint Ice'
Hosta 'Peppermint Ice' features nearly round black-green foliage with a 1-inch wide central band of gold that changes to cream and then pure white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and is topped in midsummer with a 2-foot tall scape of lavender flowers.
Hosta 'See Saw'
Hosta 'See Saw' is a unique plant with wavy leaves featuring very wide white margins. It produces light lavender flowers on 36-inch scapes, adding a touch of elegance to shaded gardens. This hosta is ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful addition to any landscape.
Hosta 'Apple Pie'
Hosta 'Apple Pie' is a hybrid with a 20-inch tall and 4-foot wide clump, featuring wavy leaves that emerge glossy gold and age to light green. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Brendas Beauty'
Hosta 'Brendas Beauty' is a perennial with heavily veined, dark green leaves and a unique butterscotch center variegation. It forms clumps about 2 feet wide and produces medium lavender flowers on 2-foot stalks. This plant is ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in part sun to light shade environments.
Hosta 'Crystal Chimes'
Hosta 'Crystal Chimes' is a perennial plant featuring glossy green foliage that forms 16-inch wide clumps. It is notable for its pure white, spider-like flowers that bloom in very late summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It can thrive in both dry and wet shade conditions, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens.
Hosta 'Percy'
Hosta 'Percy' is a perennial with deeply veined, shiny medium green leaves bordered by creamy yellow. It forms a clump and is best sited with morning sun, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Family Crest'
Hosta 'Family Crest' is a 2021 introduction from Plant Delights/JLBG, featuring widely pointed green leaves with wavy edges. This hosta forms a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump and produces 26-inch tall spikes of dark purple flowers starting in early September. Its unique foliage and late-season blooms make it a standout in shade gardens.
Hosta 'Out House Delight'
Hosta 'Out House Delight' is a unique selection with narrow, upright leaves that emerge white and develop green stippling. It forms a 12-inch-wide clump and produces lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is slightly stoloniferous and is a fertile seedling from H. 'Undulata'.
Hosta 'Glory'
Hosta 'Glory' is a hybrid golden hosta with thick, bright-gold leaves measuring 8 inches long and wide. It produces light purple flowers in late spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and shade perennials.
Hosta 'Edge Of Dawn'
Hosta 'Edge Of Dawn' is a striking plant introduced in 2023, featuring heavily ruffled golden leaves with a twisted tip. This Hans Hansen hybrid forms a large clump, reaching 25 inches tall and 66 inches wide. It thrives in light shade and is ideal for cottage gardens and rain gardens. 'Edge Of Dawn' attracts hummingbirds and insects, adding vibrant life to shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage makes it a standout choice for gardeners seeking bold, colorful plants.
Hosta 'Golden Empress'
Hosta 'Golden Empress' features heart-shaped golden leaves and forms clumps 20 inches wide. It produces lavender flowers on 18-inch scapes in early summer, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Flower Power'
Hosta 'Flower Power' is a large-growing hybrid that emerges with a grey-blue cast, transitioning to apple green. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and is known for its very large, fragrant white flowers. This hosta thrives in shaded areas and is a favorite for its impressive size and scent.
Hosta 'Journey's End'
Hosta 'Journey's End' is a large herbaceous perennial with striking yellow-gold leaves edged in dark green. It forms wide clumps up to 5-6 feet across and produces pale lavender flowers in June and July. This low-care plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in shady locations with moist, well-drained soils.
Hosta 'Victory'
Hosta 'Victory' is a striking perennial known for being the largest variegated hosta. It forms a substantial clump reaching up to 3 feet tall and 7 feet wide, with large green leaves edged in creamy white. In early summer, it produces impressive flower spikes that can grow up to 7 feet tall. This hosta was recognized as the 2015 Hosta of the Year, highlighting its exceptional qualities. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is a favorite in cottage gardens and shade perennials collections. Its patterned foliage adds interest to any garden setting, and it is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Solar Flare'
Hosta 'Solar Flare' is a giant hosta with an upright form, featuring large, pointed golden leaves. It grows up to 30 inches tall and 4 feet wide, with 3-foot spikes of light lavender flowers appearing in mid-July. This plant is a striking addition to shade gardens, offering bold foliage and attractive blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Morning Light'
Hosta 'Morning Light' is a hosta with thicker leaves and wider margins, resulting from chromosome doubling. It features golden foliage with a dark-green margin and forms a 2-3 foot wide clump. This plant blooms with light lavender flowers in midsummer, adding color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Aztec Treasure'
Hosta 'Aztec Treasure' is a hybrid perennial known for its bright golden clump of nearly rounded leaves. It grows to about 2 feet wide and 1 foot tall, with dark purple flowers appearing on 2-foot scapes in early summer. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great choice for adding color to shaded garden areas. Its attractive foliage and flowers make it a popular choice for cottage gardens and shaded borders.
Hosta 'Blue Ruffles'
Hosta 'Blue Ruffles' is a striking perennial known for its wavy blue leaves, reaching up to 21 inches tall and spreading 56 inches wide. This plant is a hybrid with notable parentage, including Hosta 'Neptune' and 'Komodo Dragon'. It thrives in light shade and is a favorite in cottage gardens and rain gardens. The blue foliage is not only visually appealing but also attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Ideal for use as a groundcover, it is well-suited to wet shade areas. This hosta is a part of the Plant Delights Introductions, showcasing its unique horticultural value.
Hosta 'Komodo Dragon'
Hosta 'Komodo Dragon' is a large hosta with heavily-rippled, dark green, pointed leaves that form a 7-foot wide clump. It produces light lavender flowers on 4-foot tall scapes in midsummer, making it a dramatic addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Orphan Annie'
Hosta 'Orphan Annie' is a miniature hosta with dark green leaves edged in creamy borders. This plant, introduced from Japan, grows to a width of 4-6 inches and is ideal for small garden spaces or container planting.
Hosta 'Rhapsody In Blue'
Hosta 'Rhapsody In Blue' is a compact perennial with thick, glaucous blue-green, heart-shaped leaves. It forms a 30-inch wide clump and produces lavender and white striped flowers on 2-foot tall scapes in late summer. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in light shade and is suitable for use as a groundcover or in rain gardens.
Hosta 'Last Dance'
Hosta 'Last Dance' is a sport of Hosta 'Summer Music', featuring thick, medium green, heart-shaped leaves with a wide band of gold border. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 2-foot spikes of medium lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds, adding both beauty and ecological value to gardens.
Hosta 'Hollywood Lights'
Hosta 'Hollywood Lights' is a tetraploid mutation of Hosta 'On Stage', forming a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide clump. It features dome-like, dark green leaves with a bright yellow center and produces light lavender flowers in mid-July.
Hosta 'Pineapple Poll'
Hosta 'Pineapple Poll' is a tough perennial with a mound of green rippled foliage and lavender flowers in summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a versatile plant for various garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens.
Hosta 'Warwick Sheen'
Hosta 'Warwick Sheen' is a fast-growing small hosta with shiny dark green leaves bordered in gold that turn creamy white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and is topped with lavender flowers in summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Teaspoon'
Hosta 'Teaspoon' is a small plant with deeply-cupped, green leaves forming an 18-inch wide clump. It produces 20-inch scapes of lavender flowers in midsummer, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and adds texture and color to the landscape.
Hosta 'Sea Fire'
Hosta 'Sea Fire' is known for being the brightest of the gold hostas, with intense coloration in early spring. As the season progresses, older leaves change to chartreuse. This plant forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces lavender flowers in mid-summer.