Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Golden Teacup'
Hosta 'Golden Teacup' is a plant introduced by AHS president Jim Wilkins, featuring an 18-inch wide clump of heavily corrugated, thick round foliage. The leaves emerge bright gold in spring and transition to chartreuse, while 1-foot scapes of pure white flowers appear in late spring. This hosta is a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'
Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams' is a large, hardy perennial known for its blue-green leaves with a chartreuse edge and white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in mid-summer. This plant attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to shaded garden areas. It grows 2-3 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width, preferring well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Pest resistant and low-maintenance, it requires division every 3-5 years to maintain its vigor.
Hosta 'Hillbilly Blues'
Hosta 'Hillbilly Blues' is a hybrid plant featuring a 3-foot wide rosette of deeply-veined, powder-blue leaves. In late summer, it produces 16-inch scapes of light lavender flowers. This hosta is appreciated for its attractive foliage and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Vera Verde'
Hosta 'Vera Verde' is a Japanese selection known for its narrow, green, ruffled leaves with a creamy edge. It forms 16-inch wide clumps and is topped with 18-inch spikes of purple flowers in late summer. This hosta thrives in light shade and is perfect for cottage gardens and rain gardens. 'Vera Verde' attracts hummingbirds and insects, adding vibrant life to shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage and flower spikes make it a standout choice for gardeners seeking bold, colorful plants.
Hosta 'Ocean Isle'
Hosta 'Ocean Isle' is a sport of Hosta 'El Dorado', featuring large, green leaves with a wide golden border. It grows to 20 inches tall and spreads 45 inches wide, producing light lavender flowers in early summer that attract hummingbirds. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a striking addition to any garden with its bold foliage.
Hosta 'Chartreuse Wiggles'
Hosta 'Chartreuse Wiggles' is a dwarf hosta with bright gold, very narrow leaves that have wavy edges. It forms a compact clump about 9 inches wide and produces clusters of lavender flowers in late summer. This plant is ideal for adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Dark Star'
Hosta 'Dark Star' is a hybrid plant with long, pointed, wavy blue-green leaves and a wide, creamy margin. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces 2-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer.
Hosta 'Green Sheen'
Hosta 'Green Sheen' is a perennial with waxy-coated green leaves backed in white. It produces light lavender flowers and is suitable for light shade. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is ideal for dry shade and rain gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Troll'
Hosta 'Blue Troll' is a hybrid plant with thick, satiny blue leaves forming a 2-foot wide clump. It produces pale lavender flowers in late spring, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Camelot'
Hosta 'Camelot' is a little-known clumper from England, recognized for its powder-blue leaves. It forms 14-inch tall clumps topped with light lavender flowers in midsummer, making it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Shirley Vaughn'
Hosta 'Shirley Vaughn' is a giant clump-forming perennial with wavy green leaves and a wide cream-yellow margin. It grows up to 60 inches wide and produces 3-foot spikes of lavender flowers in July, attracting pollinators to the garden.
Hosta 'Sunshine Glory'
Hosta 'Sunshine Glory' is a hybrid plant with thick, round, limey-chartreuse leaves and a wide white border. It forms 5-foot wide clumps and is topped with 29-inch tall scapes of lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is known for its intensely corrugated foliage.
Hosta 'Hans'
Hosta 'Hans' is a slow-growing hosta with thick, rugose blue-green leaves and a cream center. It forms a 21-inch tall by 32-inch wide clump and produces pale lavender flowers on 20-inch scapes in late spring. This hosta is a sport from Hosta 'Blue Mammoth' and is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Gajin'
Hosta 'Gajin' is a compact perennial with small, heart-shaped dark green leaves edged with a narrow gold border. It forms a clump about 1 foot wide and blooms with tiny purple flowers in early summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Pearl Lake'
Hosta 'Pearl Lake' is a symmetrical hosta with grey-green leaves that form a 4-foot wide rosette. It produces prolific sprays of lavender flowers in late spring, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Grand Slam'
Hosta 'Grand Slam' is a hybrid plant with a 2-foot diameter clump of leathery, glossy dark green leaves. The leaves develop dramatic waving edges with age, and the plant produces 20-inch spikes of lavender flowers in early fall. It is suitable for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Shazaam'
Hosta 'Shazaam' forms a 2-foot wide clump of pointed green leaves with heavy corrugation and a creamy border. It produces 2-foot tall spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Yankee Blue'
Hosta 'Yankee Blue' is a shade-loving perennial known for its blue-green, elongated wedge-shaped leaves with wavy margins. It forms a mounding clump and produces nearly white flowers that attract pollinators. This hosta thrives in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils and tolerates partial shade. It is low-maintenance, requiring deadheading after flowering and division every 3 to 5 years to maintain vigor.
Hosta 'Warwick Choice'
Hosta 'Warwick Choice' is a large hosta with dark green, heart-shaped leaves bordered in bright gold. It blooms in early summer with near-white flowers on 38-inch scapes, adding elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Royal Crest'
Hosta 'Royal Crest' is an upgraded replacement for Hosta 'Royal Standard', forming a 28-inch tall by 50-inch wide clump of thick green leaves. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of near white, very fragrant flowers in mid-August to September. This plant is very sun tolerant in soils with some moisture, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Hosta 'Contortionist'
Hosta 'Contortionist' is a unique hosta with glossy green wavy leaves and twisted tips. It forms an 8-inch tall clump and produces light lavender flowers in early August, adding a whimsical touch to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Change Of Heart'
Hosta 'Change Of Heart' is a charming plant with small heart-shaped leaves featuring a yellow center and wide white edge. It forms an 8-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers on 8-inch spikes in summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding both beauty and wildlife interest to the landscape.
Hosta 'Feather Boa'
Hosta 'Feather Boa' is a small, fast-multiplying hosta perfect for borders in woodland gardens. It features bright gold, wavy leaves and produces light lavender flowers on 15-inch spikes in July. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for ground cover.
Hosta 'Little Sunspot'
Hosta 'Little Sunspot' is a charming plant with bright golden, heart-shaped leaves bordered by dark green. It forms 1-foot wide clumps topped with near-white flowers in early summer, offering a reverse variegation pattern of H. 'Sultana'.
Hosta 'Gold Edger'
Hosta 'Gold Edger' is a compact perennial with chartreuse heart-shaped leaves and lavender flowers on tall scapes. It forms a small mound up to 2 feet wide and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in light shade and is suitable for use as a groundcover or in rain gardens. Its vibrant foliage and delicate flowers make it a charming addition to shaded areas.
Hosta 'Whirlwind'
Hosta 'Whirlwind' is a striking perennial with a wide central band of white on its dark green leaves. This variegation can fade in dense shade during summer, but the plant forms impressive 3-foot wide clumps. In midsummer, it is topped with lavender flowers, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas. It is a favorite among gardeners for its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Stolen Kiss'
Hosta 'Stolen Kiss' is a vigorous plant forming a 2-foot wide clump of yellow leaves with a medium green border. The center changes to parchment white, and it is topped with 2-foot stalks of dark lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is a sport from the tiara series, likely H. 'Emerald Sceptre'.
Hosta 'Sunshine Floozie'
Hosta 'Sunshine Floozie' is a vibrant perennial that forms a clump of golden leaves, which transition to chartreuse in the fall. This cultivar, introduced in 2019, is a hybrid of Hosta 'Dancing Queen' and 'Branching Out'. It grows to about 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide, producing light lavender flowers in late June. The plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to gardens.
Hosta 'Tootie Mae'
Hosta 'Tootie Mae' is a perennial plant with a wider yellow border than its parent, forming clumps 18 inches tall and 40 inches wide. It features heavily-corrugated round blue leaves with a wide golden border and is topped with spikes of near-white flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and adds a touch of elegance to gardens.