Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Carrie Ann'
Hosta 'Carrie Ann' is a small hosta with medium green leaves bordered by creamy white edges. It produces white flowers in late summer, adding a delicate touch to shaded garden areas. This plant is well-suited for groundcover and thrives in light shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Heat Wave'
Hosta 'Heat Wave' is a tetraploid variety with thick, heavily-corrugated blue leaves and a chartreuse central pattern. It forms clumps up to 14 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with spikes of white flowers in early summer.
Hosta 'Crazy Mouse'
Hosta 'Crazy Mouse' is a vigorous, fast-multiplying plant with corrugated, wavy blue-grey leaves. It forms an 8-inch tall by 22-inch wide clump and is a result of multiple hosta crosses.
Hosta 'Blue And Gold'
Hosta 'Blue And Gold' is a sport selected by Alex Summers, featuring corrugated deep blue leaves with a golden margin. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces light lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, thriving in light shade.
Hosta 'Richmond'
Hosta 'Richmond' is a perennial plant known for its wide, pointed chartreuse leaves with a creamy white border. It forms a 24-inch wide clump and produces medium lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds while providing a lush, textured ground cover. Its vibrant foliage and easy care make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Hosta 'Blue Shadows'
Hosta 'Blue Shadows' is a sport of H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa', forming a 3-foot wide clump of thick, rounded leaves. The leaves display dark blue shadows swirled around a muted yellow center, and the plant produces pure white flowers on short 15-inch spikes in late spring. It is a popular choice for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Alligator Shoes'
Hosta 'Alligator Shoes' is a hybrid plant known for its heavily pebbled, alligator-textured leaves. The blue-green leaves have a wide creamy edge, creating a striking contrast. This hosta forms a 3-foot clump and produces medium lavender flowers in midsummer. It thrives in light shade to full shade and is ideal for groundcover in shaded garden areas. Its unique leaf texture and color make it a popular choice for adding interest to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Silver Lance'
Hosta 'Silver Lance' is a garden favorite with dark green, lance-shaped leaves edged in white. It produces medium lavender flowers in late summer, adding a touch of color to shaded areas. This plant is easy to recognize and care for, making it a popular choice for gardeners.
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 '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.
Hosta 'Andrew'
Hosta 'Andrew' is a sport of Hosta 'Blue Mammoth', forming a 21-inch tall by 32-inch wide clump. It features thick, rugose blue-green leaves with a cream center and narrow green pattern. In late spring, it produces 20-inch scapes of pale lavender flowers. This slow-growing hosta is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta ventricosa 'Spring Gold'
Hosta ventricosa 'Spring Gold' emerges with brilliant gold foliage in spring, which turns green as the weather warms. It forms clumps 3 feet wide and produces 26-inch scapes of large, dark purple-and-white striped flowers in midsummer. This plant is a favorite for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Frosty Morn'
Hosta 'Frosty Morn' is a hybrid perennial with thick, frosted gold leaves and a dramatic dusty white back. It forms a clump about 2 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in late summer. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8 and can thrive in both dry and wet shade conditions.
Hosta 'Alpine Aire'
Hosta 'Alpine Aire' is a medium-sized hosta with chartreuse gold foliage and light lavender flowers on a 22-inch scape. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its subtle beauty. 'Alpine Aire' is a versatile groundcover, suitable for rain gardens and areas with light shade, adding a splash of color to any landscape.
Hosta 'Choo Choo Train'
Hosta 'Choo Choo Train' is a giant golden hosta forming a 6-foot wide and 2-foot tall clump. It features thick, golden foliage with incredibly ruffled leaves and 3-foot tall scapes of near-white flowers in summer. This plant's dramatic size and texture make it a focal point in any garden.
Hosta pulchella 'Kifukurin'
Hosta pulchella 'Kifukurin' is a dwarf Japanese species with a golden edge, discovered on the south side of Mt. Sobo in Japan. It forms an 8-inch wide clump and is perfect for woodland rock gardens. In early summer, it produces 10-inch scapes of purple flowers. This plant thrives in shaded conditions and is a charming addition to gardens in USDA zones 3a to 9b.
Hosta 'Striker'
Hosta 'Striker' is a small hosta variety with narrow green leaves featuring a narrow white stripe. It forms a 1-foot wide clump and produces dark lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Joshua's Banner'
Hosta 'Joshua's Banner' is a fast-growing hybrid known for its brilliant yellow leaves in spring, which change to chartreuse-gold with a white border. It produces light lavender flowers in midsummer and forms clumps up to 3 feet wide. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3a to 8b, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Hertha'
Hosta 'Hertha' is a hybrid plant forming an 18-inch wide clump with narrow dark green leaves edged in white. It produces 26-inch tall spikes of light lavender flowers in midsummer.
Hosta 'Verna Jean'
Hosta 'Verna Jean' is a compact perennial with small, narrow medium-green leaves edged in creamy white. It forms a clump up to 16 inches wide and blooms with pale lavender flowers on 14-inch scapes in late spring. This plant is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Grey Ghost'
Hosta 'Grey Ghost' is a mutation of the 'Blue Angel' variety, emerging in spring with a ghostly, creamy-yellow color that matures to blue. This large hosta forms a clump over 5 feet wide and is topped with 4-foot spikes of white flowers in late spring. It is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Silver Lode'
Hosta 'Silver Lode' is a striking plant with medium-green leaves featuring a large white center that turns light green in late summer. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 30-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is ideal for shady areas and adds a touch of elegance to garden beds and borders. Its unique foliage and attractive flowers make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add interest to shaded areas. The plant's robust growth and adaptability make it a reliable choice for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Kittyhawk'
Hosta 'Kittyhawk' is a perennial plant with wide, arching golden foliage that forms a 3-foot-wide mound. In late summer, it produces tall scapes adorned with lavender flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Green Eyes'
Hosta 'Green Eyes' is a miniature clump-forming plant with narrow yellow leaves bordered by dark green. It grows up to 8 inches wide and produces 14-inch scapes of medium lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Permanent Wave'
Hosta 'Permanent Wave' is a distinctive plant with medium green leaves featuring heavily rippled margins. It forms wide clumps and produces light lavender flowers on tall scapes in early summer. This hosta is a favorite for its unique leaf texture and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Janet'
Hosta 'Janet' is a medium-sized plant with light green leaves that turn bright gold as the season progresses. It forms a clump and produces very light lavender flowers, adding subtle beauty to shaded garden areas. This hosta is a reliable choice for attracting pollinators and enhancing garden diversity.
Hosta 'Drop Dead Gorgeous'
Hosta 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' is a massive hosta with deeply-veined green leaves and a wide yellow border that changes to cream and then white. It forms a 2.5-foot tall by 7-foot wide clump and produces near-white flowers in summer.
Hosta 'Lemon Meringue'
Hosta 'Lemon Meringue' is a hybrid with dusty yellow, corrugated leaves and white flowers on 18-inch scapes. It forms a 28-inch wide clump and is ideal for shaded areas.
Hosta 'Warwick Delight'
Hosta 'Warwick Delight' is a charming dwarf hosta with a glossy cream center bordered by light and dark green edges. This hybrid, a cross between H. nakaiana and H. 'Breeder's Choice', reaches about 12 inches in width. It produces light purple flowers in early summer, adding a delicate touch to shaded garden areas. 'Warwick Delight' is ideal for groundcover, rain gardens, and areas with part sun to light shade, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its subtle beauty.
Hosta 'Mount Everest'
Hosta 'Mount Everest' is a fast-growing hosta with large angular leaves of medium green and a yellow to cream border. It forms a 16-inch tall by 3-foot wide specimen and produces tall spikes of light lavender flowers in mid-summer.