Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Blue Moon'
Hosta 'Blue Moon' is a compact plant with intense blue, heart-shaped leaves and near-white flowers in midsummer. It forms a 10-inch wide clump and is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Royal Wedding'
Hosta 'Royal Wedding' is a sport of Hosta 'Diana Remembered', featuring wider margins that emerge gold and age to cream. It has darker glaucous green leaf centers and produces very fragrant, pure white flowers in midsummer.
Hosta 'Ann Kulpa'
Hosta 'Ann Kulpa' is a 2-foot wide clump-forming plant with dark green leaves and a creamy white center that emerges gold. It produces 2-foot tall scapes of lavender flowers in late spring, adding a touch of elegance to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'City Lights'
Hosta 'City Lights' is a shade-loving perennial with thick, corrugated leaves that transition from green to yellow-gold. It forms large clumps up to 3 feet wide and produces near-white flowers in late spring. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to gardens. Its ability to thrive in various light conditions, from part sun to light shade, adds to its versatility.
Hosta 'Wedgwood Gold'
Hosta 'Wedgwood Gold' is a sport of H. 'Blue Wedgwood', featuring golden centers in its foliage. It forms 3-foot wide clumps and produces 30-inch spikes of medium lavender flowers in early summer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Evelyn Mccafferty'
Hosta 'Evelyn Mccafferty' is known for its large, rounded blue leaves with incredible corrugation and cupping. It grows up to 3 feet in diameter and produces pure white flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit'
Hosta 'Forbidden Fruit' is a tetraploid sport of Hosta 'Orange Marmalade', featuring thick blue leaves with a bright central pattern. It forms an 18-inch tall by 30-inch wide clump, making it a substantial presence in shaded garden areas. This hosta is appreciated for its colorful foliage and ability to attract butterflies.
Hosta 'Waving Wuffles'
Hosta 'Waving Wuffles' forms a 28-inch wide clump with long green leaves that have wavy margins. It produces dark purple flowers in late summer, making it a great addition to shade gardens.
Hosta sieboldii 'Manzo'
Hosta sieboldii 'Manzo' is a small clump-forming plant with narrow, twisty dark green leaves and a pure white center. It resembles a narrow leaf version of H. 'Silver Streak' and is ideal for adding texture to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Gold Edger Surprise'
Hosta 'Gold Edger Surprise' is a small hosta with chalky green leaves edged in white. It blooms with light lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Great Arrival'
Hosta 'Great Arrival' is a large perennial forming a 50-inch wide clump with round, blue-green leaves and a creamy light yellow border. It produces 2-foot spikes of white flowers in late spring and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Yellow Sapphire'
Hosta 'Yellow Sapphire' is a miniature hosta with bright yellow, pointed leaves that form a small patch about 1 inch tall and 8 inches wide. In late June, it produces 1-foot tall spikes of dark lavender flowers. This dwarf plant is ideal for fairy gardens or rock gardens, adding a splash of color with its vibrant foliage and flowers.
Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee'
Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee' is a dwarf hosta with thick, waxy leaves that are creamy yellow with dark green edges and green flecks. It forms an 8-inch wide clump and produces tall spikes of lavender flowers in late summer, attracting hummingbirds to the garden.
Hosta 'Cream Cheese'
Hosta 'Cream Cheese' is a fast-growing small clump-forming plant with narrow, undulating medium green foliage bordered by a wide creamy edge. It is topped with 14-inch scapes of dark violet flowers in late summer.
Hosta yingeri 'Taehuksan Form Djh270'
Hosta yingeri 'Taehuksan Form Djh270' is a unique variety originating from the Korean island of Taehuksan. This smaller hosta features glossy foliage and produces star-shaped purple flowers in late summer. It is well-suited for shaded gardens and can attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for groundcovers and cottage gardens, and it thrives in both dry and wet shade conditions.
Hosta 'Koryu'
Hosta 'Koryu' is a highly sought-after plant in Japan, featuring narrow pointed leaves with a darker green stitched edge. It forms a 1-foot wide clump and produces dark lavender flowers on 1-foot tall scapes. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies.
Hosta hypoleuca 'Maekawa'
Hosta hypoleuca 'Maekawa' is known for its large, dusty grey-green leaves with a chalky white underside, providing protection against hot reflected sun. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces arching scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer. This plant is native to sunny rock cliffs and thrives in similar conditions.
Hosta 'Treasure Island'
Hosta 'Treasure Island' is a perennial with long, pointed, and glossy leaves, forming a 2-foot wide clump. It was named by Barry Yinger in 1993 and introduced by Plant Delights in 1995. The plant produces tiny star-shaped purple flowers in late summer and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in light shade and is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Hosta 'Pooh Bear'
Hosta 'Pooh Bear' is a charming perennial with round golden leaves edged in green, forming a 1-foot wide clump. It produces lavender flowers in late spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in light to full shade and is suitable for USDA zones 3 to 9. It is a versatile groundcover that can tolerate dry shade and is ideal for cottage gardens and rain gardens.
Hosta 'Lakeport Blue'
Hosta 'Lakeport Blue' is a giant hosta with extremely corrugated, leathery leaves forming a 4-foot wide clump. It produces white flowers in early summer, adding a touch of elegance to its robust foliage. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Sea Thunder'
Hosta 'Sea Thunder' is a center-variegated hosta with glossy green leaves and creamy gold-centered variegation. It forms a 1-foot tall by 1-foot wide clump and produces lavender flowers in summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Harmony'
Hosta 'Harmony' is a small-growing blue hosta with pointed, dusty blue leaves. It forms a compact clump about 7 inches wide and produces near-white flowers on 10-inch scapes in late spring. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas, adding a touch of elegance with its subtle foliage color.
Hosta 'Green Fountain'
Hosta 'Green Fountain' is a large hosta with glossy, strap-like leaves that form a clump reminiscent of a water fountain. It features wavy flower stalks with lavender blooms. This plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta sieboldiana 'Hudson Bay'
Hosta sieboldiana 'Hudson Bay' is a sport of Hosta 'Eskimo Pie' with a narrower white center. It forms clumps 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide, topped with short spikes of pure white flowers in May. This plant is attractive to hummingbirds and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Little Razor'
Hosta 'Little Razor' is a small, gold-leafed plant ideal for rock gardens. It is a hybrid of H. Sum and Substance and H. venusta, featuring narrow golden leaves and medium lavender flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and adds a touch of color and texture to garden spaces.
Hosta 'Unruly Child'
Hosta 'Unruly Child' is a compact perennial with glossy green leaves that are wavy, ruffled, and twisted. It forms a 1-foot tall clump and produces 28-inch tall spikes of lavender flowers, making it a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Ice Prancer'
Hosta 'Ice Prancer' is a perennial with a 3-foot wide clump of long-tipped, pointed blue leaves. It produces light lavender flowers in midsummer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is suitable for dry shade and can be used as a groundcover or in cottage gardens. Its unique foliage makes it a standout in any garden, and it is also salt-tolerant, making it ideal for seaside locations.
Hosta 'Monument Circle'
Hosta 'Monument Circle' is a shade-loving perennial with blue-grey foliage and a central pattern of creamy gold that fades to blue-green. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 2-foot spikes of lavender flowers in midsummer.
Hosta tsushimensis 'Ogon'
Hosta tsushimensis 'Ogon' is a perennial with corrugated golden leaves and dark lavender flowers that bloom in mid-summer. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Praying Hands'
Hosta 'Praying Hands' was named the 2011 Hosta of the Year for its unique dark green crinkled leaves with a narrow creamy yellow border. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces 18-inch spikes of light lavender flowers. This hosta attracts butterflies and prefers more sun than other varieties.