Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Pot Of Gold'
Hosta 'Pot Of Gold' is a striking plant with narrow, glossy golden leaves, forming a clump about 15 inches wide. In mid-July, it produces 18-inch tall flower scapes with purple buds that open to pinkish-lavender flowers. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Its vibrant foliage adds a splash of color to garden designs, and it is well-suited for rain gardens and wet shade conditions.
Hosta 'Kiwi Full Monty'
Hosta 'Kiwi Full Monty' is a sport of Hosta 'Striptease' with bluish-green leaves and a wide central cream stripe. It grows 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide, producing light lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds in early summer.
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.
Hosta 'Cavalcade'
Hosta 'Cavalcade' is a perennial plant known for its large, dark green leaves with creamy white margins. It forms a clump about 3 feet wide and produces near-white flowers on tall scapes in late spring. This hosta is a hybrid, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, and is suitable for shade gardens. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry shade conditions. The plant is also salt-tolerant, making it ideal for seaside gardens.
Hosta 'Branching Out'
Hosta 'Branching Out' is known for its well-branched flower spikes and pale lavender flowers. It forms a 1-foot tall by 30-inch wide clump with glossy green ruffled leaves. This hosta is a complex cross involving multiple varieties, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Paradigm'
Hosta 'Paradigm' is a fast-growing perennial with glossy, bright gold leaves bordered by dark blue-green. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer, attracting hummingbirds. This hosta thrives in shaded areas and is known for its striking foliage.
Hosta 'Extasy'
Hosta 'Extasy' is a compact perennial with powder blue leaves featuring a central creamy blotch. It forms a 10-inch tall clump and is topped with 16-inch scapes of lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies.
Hosta 'Sweet Home Chicago'
Hosta 'Sweet Home Chicago' is a selection known for its golden leaves with a 1/2-inch wide green margin. It grows to 30 inches tall and 45 inches wide, producing light lavender flowers in early summer. This hosta thrives in part sun to shade and is a favorite among hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Peanut'
Hosta 'Peanut' is a small plant with heavily corrugated, round leaves that are creamy white with a dark blue-green border. It forms a 6-inch tall by 1-foot wide clump and is suitable for shade gardens, adding texture and color to the landscape.
Hosta 'Fragrant Blue'
Hosta 'Fragrant Blue' is a small, vigorous grower with lightly fragrant flowers and smooth, powdery blue leaves. It forms a 36-inch wide clump and continues to produce new leaves throughout the summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'August Moon'
Hosta 'August Moon' is one of the earliest large gold hostas, known for its slightly cupped foliage that becomes more pronounced with age. This plant is spectacular in mid-summer, producing light lavender flowers. It is a versatile groundcover that thrives in light shade and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Hosta 'Pilgrim'
Hosta 'Pilgrim' is a hybrid perennial that forms 20-inch wide clumps of smooth, heart-shaped light green leaves with a creamy-white border. It is a vigorous grower, producing 20-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is suitable for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Keepsake'
Hosta 'Keepsake' is a small hosta with medium green, wavy leaves bordered by a creamy-gold edge. It forms a 9-inch tall clump topped with light lavender flowers in late spring, attracting hummingbirds to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Bright Glow'
Hosta 'Bright Glow' is a small to medium-sized hosta with striking gold leaves and pointed tips. It produces a mass of white flowers in early summer, adding brightness to shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its vibrant foliage and ability to attract pollinators.
Hosta 'Lady Isobel Barnett'
Hosta 'Lady Isobel Barnett' is a large hosta variety with glossy dark-green leaves edged in gold, which fade to cream as the season progresses. It forms a giant clump over 7 feet wide and produces large purple flowers on 40-inch scapes in late summer. This hosta is attractive to birds and butterflies and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Neat Splash Rim'
Hosta 'Neat Splash Rim' is a shade-loving perennial with shiny long green leaves bordered by a wide cream edge. It produces dark lavender flowers on tall scapes, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Carousel'
Hosta 'Carousel' is a hybrid hosta with a 30-inch wide clump of thick, rounded, dark-green leaves with a wide golden border. It produces 15-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in late summer, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Waving Winds'
Hosta 'Waving Winds' features long, narrow leaves of medium green with wavy cream edges. It forms a flat 20-inch wide clump and produces 37-inch scapes of violet flowers in early summer. This hosta is a striking addition to any garden, offering unique foliage and vibrant blooms.
Hosta 'Joy Ride'
Hosta 'Joy Ride' is a large hosta variety with wavy, powder blue leaves that form impressive clumps. It grows up to 30 inches tall and 5 feet wide, with light lavender flowers appearing on 2-foot tall spikes in midsummer. Its striking foliage and size make it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Cabaret'
Hosta 'Cabaret' is an unusual sport of Hosta 'Hanky Panky', featuring creamy white leaves with a medium-green central pattern and white threadlike streaks. The edge color transitions from white to creamy yellow by midsummer. In late June, it produces 20-inch spikes of light lavender flowers, adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its striking foliage and adaptability to various garden settings.
Hosta 'Jambeliah'
Hosta 'Jambeliah' is a medium-sized hosta with shiny, lance-shaped leaves and vivid streaks. It features unstable variegation and blooms with medium lavender flowers in summer, making it a dynamic addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Rippling Brook'
Hosta 'Rippling Brook' is a compact, ruffled hosta with powder blue leaves, ideal for woodland gardens. It forms a clump about 16 inches tall and 41 inches wide. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is known for its attractive foliage. It can attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden. The plant is also suitable for rain gardens and can tolerate wet shade conditions. Its unique blue foliage adds a cool tone to garden designs.
Hosta 'High Fashion'
Hosta 'High Fashion' is a sport of Hosta 'Kiwi Full Monty', featuring blue-green leaves with a narrow band of white. It forms a clump 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide, thriving in very open shade or with a few hours of morning sun. This plant is ideal for adding color and texture to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Christmas Tree'
Hosta 'Christmas Tree' features cream-edged, very dark green, rounded leaves forming a 2-foot wide clump. It blooms with light lavender flowers on 24-inch tall stalks, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Floradora'
Hosta 'Floradora' is a small clumper with blue-green foliage, similar to H. nakiana. It produces medium lavender flowers atop a 24-inch scape, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Blue Pillow'
Hosta 'Blue Pillow' forms a dense clump with thick, heavily-corrugated blue leaves. It produces 30-inch tall stalks of white flowers and is known for its multi-generational breeding.
Hosta 'Moonstruck'
Hosta 'Moonstruck' is a small-growing, upright blue hosta with a wide, creamy-white pattern in the center of each leaf. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces 18-inch tall spikes of light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant thrives with some morning sun or high, filtered shade.
Hosta 'Scentuous'
Hosta 'Scentuous' is a hybrid hosta known for its glossy green leaves and strongly fragrant flowers. This plant forms a clump about 18 inches tall and 4 feet wide, with flowers that bloom in early August. The flowers are heavily streaked with dark purple, adding a striking visual element to shaded gardens. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print'
Hosta 'Lakeside Paisley Print' is a distinguished hosta variety, celebrated as the 2019 AHGA Hosta of the Year. It forms a clump about 10 inches tall and 30 inches wide, featuring large, ruffled green leaves with a creamy-white central pattern. This slow-growing plant thrives in very open shade or morning sun, making it ideal for shaded garden areas. Its unique foliage and compact size make it a standout choice for hosta enthusiasts and shade garden designs.