Plants in genus hosta
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.
Hosta 'Emerald Necklace'
Hosta 'Emerald Necklace' is an upright growing clump-forming plant with small, slightly twisted leaves on long petioles. The leaves feature a 'stitched' darker green edge, adding a unique texture to shaded garden areas. This hosta produces light lavender flowers on 30-inch tall scapes in midsummer, providing a subtle yet elegant display. Its compact size and distinctive foliage make it a popular choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Sentinels'
Hosta 'Sentinels' is known for its upright lance-shaped green leaves and numerous purple flower scapes. This plant is striking in flower and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a popular choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe'
Hosta 'Marilyn Monroe' is a medium-sized hosta with wavy-edged, grey-green leaves and red petioles. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and features waxy-white backs on its leaves. This hosta thrives in light shade and adds a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Fan Dance'
Hosta 'Fan Dance' is a sport of H. 'Dorothy', featuring golden leaves that turn creamy white with a dark green edge. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces medium-lavender flowers on 18-inch spikes in midsummer.
Hosta 'Heartleaf'
Hosta 'Heartleaf' is a durable hosta with round, crinkled leaves and abundant scapes of medium lavender flowers in late spring. It forms a 3-foot wide clump, making it a reliable choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Midwest Magic'
Hosta 'Midwest Magic' is a possible sport of H. 'Sea Dream', featuring dark gold leaves with a dark green border. It produces light purple flowers in early summer and forms a clump about 30 inches wide. This hosta is appreciated for its striking foliage and ability to attract pollinators.
Hosta 'Margin Of Error'
Hosta 'Margin Of Error' is a new hybrid by Bob Kuk, featuring a semi-upright clump with thick, long, dark green leaves bordered in creamy white. This plant forms 3-foot wide clumps topped with 2-foot scapes of light lavender flowers in late summer. It is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a charming addition to any landscape.
Hosta 'Citation'
Hosta 'Citation' is a Paul Aden hybrid known for its thick, light green, heart-shaped leaves with a wide, pure cream edge. This plant forms clumps about 3 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in early summer. It is a popular choice for shaded gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Lakeside Shore Master'
Hosta 'Lakeside Shore Master' is a striking perennial known for its thick, corrugated chartreuse leaves with a wide blue margin. This plant forms a clump about 15 inches tall and 30 inches wide, producing light lavender flowers on 22-inch scapes. It is well-suited for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens. The plant thrives in light shade and is a versatile addition to any garden, offering both visual interest and ecological benefits. Its attractive foliage and ability to grow in dry shade make it a valuable asset to any landscape.
Hosta 'Wild Imagination'
Hosta 'Wild Imagination' is a unique plant with long, narrow, severely twisted powder blue leaves. It forms a 22-inch tall by 4.5-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers on arching stalks in late summer. This hosta is perfect for adding interest to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Shiro Kabitan'
Hosta 'Shiro Kabitan' is a small, easy-to-grow hosta with narrow leaves featuring a white center. It forms a compact clump up to 1 foot tall, making it ideal for ground cover or shady borders. In mid-summer, it produces lavender flowers, adding a touch of color to shaded areas.
Hosta 'Zebra Stripes'
Hosta 'Zebra Stripes' is a hybrid with striking white foliage and frosty green veins. It forms an 8-inch tall by 28-inch wide clump and produces lavender flowers on 20-inch scapes in midsummer. This hosta holds its foliage color best with good morning sun, making it a unique addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Tambourine'
Hosta 'Tambourine' is a hybrid plant known for its striking foliage and midsummer blooms. It features 6-inch heart-shaped leaves with a rich green center and wide creamy white edges, complemented by bright reddish-purple petioles. The plant forms a 4-foot wide clump and produces 20-inch scapes of light lavender flowers. Its upright, spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for groundcover in shaded areas. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to any garden.
Hosta 'Holy Mole'
Hosta 'Holy Mole' is a striking plant known for its large, thick, rubbery leaves with a unique color pattern. The leaves feature a chartreuse center with a 2-inch border of black-green, creating a bold visual contrast. This hosta forms a wide clump, reaching up to 3.5 feet in width, and produces tall spikes of fragrant, near-white flowers in late summer. Its tetraploid nature contributes to its robust growth and resilience. 'Holy Mole' is a favorite among gardeners for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as its suitability for shaded areas.
Hosta 'Blue Blush'
Hosta 'Blue Blush' is a dwarf tardiana variety known for its small size and striking blue foliage. This perennial grows to about 11 inches wide and produces lavender flowers in early summer. Ideal for rock gardens, it thrives in light shade and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Its compact size and unique coloration make it a delightful addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Paradise Joyce'
Hosta 'Paradise Joyce' is a sport from Hosta 'Halcyon', emerging blue in spring and transitioning to a golden center that turns white-gold by the end of the growing season. It was named by Dutch nurseryman Marco Fransen.
Hosta 'Blue Sliver'
Hosta 'Blue Sliver' is a small perennial known for its narrow, wedge-shaped, powder blue leaves that form 15-inch wide clumps. In late spring, it produces 1-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers, adding a touch of color to shaded areas. This hosta thrives in light shade and is ideal for use in rock gardens, fairy gardens, or as groundcover. Its unique foliage and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite among gardeners.
Hosta 'Spartacus'
Hosta 'Spartacus' is a striking perennial known for its medium green leaves with heavily rippled yellow margins. This plant forms a clump about 17 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with leaves reaching up to 1 foot long and 8 inches wide. In late spring, it produces 3-foot tall scapes adorned with lavender flowers. It is a hybrid sport of Hosta 'Sea Gulf Stream' and is appreciated for its variegated foliage. This hosta is suitable for shaded gardens and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Wu La La'
Hosta 'Wu La La' is a striking perennial with golden-edged leaves, forming a large clump up to 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide. This maintenance-free plant thrives in rich, moist soil and is best suited to light shade or early morning sun. It is a great source of nectar for honeybees, adding ecological value to gardens.
Hosta 'King Tut'
Hosta 'King Tut' is a hybrid plant with bright gold, heavily textured, wide leaves forming a 2-foot wide clump. It produces near white flowers in early summer on 3-foot tall scapes. This plant is a striking choice for adding color and texture to shaded garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Golden Pixie'
Hosta 'Golden Pixie' is a charming dwarf hosta hybrid with wavy, golden foliage. This small plant grows to just 3 inches tall but can spread up to 18 inches wide, making it perfect for ground cover in shaded areas. In mid-June, it produces short spikes of lavender flowers, adding a splash of color to its golden leaves. Its compact size and vibrant foliage make it ideal for fairy gardens or as a filler in larger plantings.
Hosta 'Caesar Salad'
Hosta 'Caesar Salad' is a hybrid hosta with very wavy, glossy green leaves. It forms a 15-inch tall by 32-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early August, thriving even in harsh summer conditions.
Hosta capitata
Hosta capitata is a small species hosta with wavy-edged, medium green leaves. It produces lavender flowers in summer, clustered at the top of 18-inch scapes. This plant is vigorous and easy to grow, making it suitable for shaded borders and dry, rocky areas.
Hosta 'Fortunei Stenanthe'
Hosta 'Fortunei Stenanthe' is a striking plant with large fortunei-like leaves featuring a butterscotch center. It produces light lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes, adding a touch of elegance to gardens. This hosta is well-suited for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a delightful choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'School Mouse'
Hosta 'School Mouse' is a dwarf plant in the 'mouse ears' series, known for its thick leaves with a bright yellow edge and amazing edge ruffling. This plant grows 8 inches tall and 14 inches wide, making it suitable for small spaces and container gardening. Hosta 'School Mouse' is part of the Hosta genus, which is prized for its shade tolerance and attractive foliage. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care once established, making it an excellent choice for shade gardens and borders. This plant adds color and texture to garden beds, providing a unique visual element that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Unsung Hero'
Hosta 'Unsung Hero' is a striking perennial introduced by Hans Hansen, featuring dark green foliage with a bright butterscotch edge. This plant grows to about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, with twisted leaf tips that add texture to shaded garden areas. In midsummer, it produces tall spikes of dark purple flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its vibrant border is most pronounced in early spring, making it a dynamic choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Voices In The Wind'
Hosta 'Voices In The Wind' is a hybrid plant known for its cascading blue-green pointed foliage with a golden, heavily rippled border. This plant forms an 18-inch tall by 4-foot wide clump and produces 2-foot tall stalks of light lavender flowers in mid-July. Hosta 'Voices In The Wind' is a great option for those looking to add a touch of color and texture to their garden. Its unique appearance and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardeners. This plant is a great option for those looking to add a touch of color and texture to their collection.
Hosta 'Sun Mouse'
Hosta 'Sun Mouse' is a miniature hosta forming a 6-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump of thick, slightly wavy, golden foliage. It is topped with medium lavender flowers in early June, making it perfect for miniature gardens.
Hosta 'War Paint'
Hosta 'War Paint' forms 4-foot wide clumps with wavy-edged, large green leaves that have a cream center in early spring. The center color fades to yellow and then green, and the plant produces 4-foot tall spikes of dark lavender flowers in midsummer.