Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Baby Bunting'
Hosta 'Baby Bunting' is a charming miniature hosta with tiny, rounded grey-green leaves forming a small mound up to 8 inches wide. It produces pale lavender flowers in early summer, adding a delicate touch to shaded gardens. This perennial is ideal for groundcover in light to full shade and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in various conditions, including dry or wet shade, and is suitable for rain gardens and xeriscaping.
Hosta 'Sea Yellow Sunrise'
Hosta 'Sea Yellow Sunrise' is known for its bright golden foliage, forming a 15-foot wide clump. It produces medium lavender flowers in late summer, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas. This plant is appreciated for its vibrant color and ability to attract butterflies.
Hosta 'Korean Snow'
Hosta 'Korean Snow' is a stable streaked and speckled hosta with butterscotch and grey speckling on light green leaves. It forms 2-foot wide clumps topped with dark purple flowers in late summer.
Hosta 'Elephant Burgers'
Hosta 'Elephant Burgers' features deep green, nearly round, corrugated leaves and unusual bloom clusters. This plant is a hybrid hosta that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Butter Rim'
Hosta 'Butter Rim' is a vigorous grower with a wide butter yellow margin that changes to white with age. It produces masses of pure white flowers in mid-summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'White Sprite'
Hosta 'White Sprite' is a unique miniature plant with powder blue leaves featuring a white central pattern. It remains under 6 inches tall and is a collector's item for those interested in small, unusual plants. This hosta has not been observed to flower.
Hosta 'Big Mama'
Hosta 'Big Mama' is a large hosta with puckered, thick blue leaves forming a clump 40 inches tall and 5 feet wide. It produces pure white flowers in early summer on 4-foot tall scapes, adding a striking presence to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Dylans Dilly'
Hosta 'Dylans Dilly' is a perennial plant known for its striking dark green leaves with a light green central pattern. It forms clumps about 20 inches wide and produces light lavender flowers on 20-inch stalks in midsummer. This hosta is a hybrid sport from Hosta 'Fortunei' and is well-suited for shaded gardens. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for a wildlife-friendly garden. The plant is also tolerant of dry and wet shade conditions, making it versatile for various garden settings.
Hosta 'Little Doll'
Hosta 'Little Doll' is a hybrid plant with rounded, corrugated blue leaves and a golden margin that turns white by early summer. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Leading Lady'
Hosta 'Leading Lady' is a hybrid plant forming a semi-upright clump with dark green leaves bordered by a wide golden edge that turns cream as the season progresses. It produces light lavender flowers in late summer and is known for its fast-growing nature. This hosta is a favorite for adding texture and color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta undulata
Hosta undulata is a widely cultivated ornamental plant known for its tolerance to cold temperatures as low as -22°F. It thrives in partial to moderate shade and features tall pale lavender flowers in summer, attracting bees.
Hosta 'Abiqua Blue Crinkles'
Hosta 'Abiqua Blue Crinkles' is a blue foliage hosta that forms a 3-foot wide mound. Its leaves are slightly cupped and heavily corrugated, providing a unique texture to shaded garden areas. This easy-to-grow plant is a favorite among hosta enthusiasts for its striking color and form.
Hosta 'Blue Arrow'
Hosta 'Blue Arrow' features thick, glossy blue leaves and forms a 2-foot wide clump. It produces clusters of white flowers, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta sieboldiana 'Eskimo Pie'
Hosta sieboldiana 'Eskimo Pie' is a reverse sport of Hosta 'Northern Exposure', featuring round, corrugated blue-green leaves with a creamy central pattern. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces near-white flowers in late spring.
Hosta 'American Icon'
Hosta 'American Icon' is a large perennial with a 5-foot-wide clump of triangular green leaves bordered by a wide yellow edge. It produces 3-foot-tall spikes of white flowers in summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Gay Blade'
Hosta 'Gay Blade' is a clump-forming perennial known for its bluish leaves with clear white margins and light lavender flowers that bloom in late summer. This plant spreads to about 2 feet wide and is a favorite among gardeners for its ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It thrives in full to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil. 'Gay Blade' is also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for shade gardens. Its striking foliage and delicate flowers add elegance to any garden setting.
Hosta 'Lakeside Love Affaire'
Hosta 'Lakeside Love Affaire' is a tricolor hosta forming a 3-foot wide clump with 9-inch long leaves. It features a cream center with a medium green border and near-white flowers on 22-inch scapes in late spring. This plant is perfect for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Ginko Craig'
Hosta 'Ginko Craig' is a small, vigorous plant with long, lance-shaped green leaves edged in white. It produces dark lavender flowers in late summer and is an excellent border plant for woodland beds.
Hosta 'Christmas Gold'
Hosta 'Christmas Gold' is a new variety known for its heavily corrugated and cupped bright golden foliage. This hosta adds a vibrant touch to shaded garden areas and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It is suitable for various garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens.
Hosta 'Spritzer'
Hosta 'Spritzer' is a vibrant plant with long, tapering leaves featuring a two-tone green margin and a chartreuse center. It forms a spreading clump up to 2 feet wide and produces lavender flowers on wavy scapes in late summer. This hosta is a seedling of H. Green Fountain, known for its bright gold color in early spring.
Hosta 'American Hero'
Hosta 'American Hero' is a sport of Hosta 'Revolution', featuring dark green twisted leaves with a wide white center and small green flecks. This plant forms a clump about 1 foot tall and 20 inches wide, producing short spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer. It is a tetraploid version, likely offering enhanced vigor and resilience. 'American Hero' is suitable for shaded garden areas, providing attractive foliage and seasonal blooms.
Hosta 'Kabitan'
Hosta 'Kabitan' is a mutation of H. sieboldii, forming a 15-inch wide clump with long, narrow yellow foliage edged in green. It features ruffled margins and medium-lavender flowers on 15-inch tall scapes in summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its unique foliage and attractive blooms.
Hosta 'Abiqua Moonbeam'
Hosta 'Abiqua Moonbeam' is a perennial with round, corrugated blue-green leaves edged with a wide lime-gold margin. It forms clumps up to 3 feet wide and produces near-white flowers in early summer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also suitable for rain gardens and can tolerate dry shade conditions. Its striking foliage and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add texture and color to shaded areas.
Hosta 'Barney Fife'
Hosta 'Barney Fife' is a perennial plant with dark satin green foliage and light lavender flowers that bloom in late summer. It forms a 24-inch wide clump and features grayish purple flower scapes. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for use as a groundcover or in rain gardens.
Hosta 'North Hills'
Hosta 'North Hills' is a medium-large perennial with striking green leaves edged in white, forming a lush clump. In late spring, it produces pale lavender flowers on tall scapes. This hosta is versatile, thriving in light to moderate shade and attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It's a great choice for cottage gardens, groundcovers, and shade gardens.
Hosta 'Summer Music'
Hosta 'Summer Music' is a hybrid plant known for its two-toned chartreuse and bright gold edge with a wide creamy white center. This plant forms 3-foot wide clumps and requires bright morning sun to thrive. It produces pale lavender flowers in early summer, making it a popular choice for adding color and texture to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Oh Cindy'
Hosta 'Oh Cindy' is a unique plant named after hosta collector Cindy Nance, featuring thick, dark green, rounded leaves with a wide border of gold that changes to creamy white as the season progresses. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and is a reverse sport of H. 'My Child Insook'. This hosta was first sold for $800 at the 2004 Hosta Convention.
Hosta 'Northern Halo'
Hosta 'Northern Halo' is a large hosta with corrugated round blue leaves bordered by a wide creamy white edge. It produces white flowers in late spring, adding elegance to shaded garden areas. This hosta is a non-crinkled sport, making it a unique choice for hosta enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Edina Heritage'
Hosta 'Edina Heritage' features 1-foot rounded blue-green leaves with heavy corrugation, forming a 4-foot wide clump. In late spring, it produces lavender flowers on 40-inch scapes, adding color and texture to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Dancing Queen'
Hosta 'Dancing Queen' is a popular gold-leaf hosta with large, golden foliage and a distinctive piecrust edge. It forms an 18-inch tall clump that can spread up to 3 feet wide, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas. This hosta is known for its vibrant color and unique leaf texture.