Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Sagae'
Hosta 'Sagae' is an upright, vase-shaped hosta with satiny blue-grey leaves and a wide border that emerges gold and ages to cream. It takes 2-3 years to mature and produces pale lavender flowers on 54-inch scapes in summer. This hosta adds elegance and texture to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Viking Sunshine'
Hosta 'Viking Sunshine' is a compact plant with rounded golden leaves that brighten as it approaches flowering. This 2021 introduction blooms with lavender flowers starting in mid-June. It forms a clump about 10 inches tall and 3 feet wide, making it a great choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Millies Memoirs'
Hosta 'Millies Memoirs' is a slow-growing plant with thick, quilted blue-green leaves and a wide golden border. It forms 2-foot wide clumps and produces pale lavender flowers in late spring.
Hosta 'September Sun'
Hosta 'September Sun' is a striking perennial known for its round, corrugated golden foliage with a dark green margin. This sport of H. 'August Moon' produces 3-foot spikes of near-white flowers in late summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in light shade and is ideal for use as a groundcover or in cottage gardens. Its vibrant foliage and late-season blooms make it a standout choice for adding texture and color to shaded areas.
Hosta 'Counter Point'
Hosta 'Counter Point' is a Paul Aden hybrid known for its medium green leaves with a wide white border. It forms a 3-foot tall clump topped with 2-foot tall stalks of light lavender flowers in late spring, making it a beautiful addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Age Of Gold'
Hosta 'Age Of Gold' is a giant clump-forming plant with large, round, corrugated leaves. It grows 2 feet tall and 5 feet wide, producing white flowers on 4-foot tall stalks in midsummer, making it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'June Moon'
Hosta 'June Moon' is a Lachman hybrid with large, puckered lime-chartreuse leaves bordered by a wide cream margin. It forms a slow-growing clump and produces near-white flowers on tall scapes in late summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta longipes var. latifolia
Hosta longipes var. latifolia, also known as the rock hosta, is native to rocky cliffs and features matte finish rounded thick green leaves. This plant forms a symmetrical clump and is topped with 24-inch scapes of medium lavender flowers in late summer. It is sought-after for hybridizing and thrives in sunny rock cracks at high elevations.
Hosta 'Thunderbolt'
Hosta 'Thunderbolt' is a mutation of H. sieboldiana 'Elegans', featuring extremely blue and thick foliage with a creamy central band. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces 20-inch stalks of white flowers in late spring. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and attracts hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Childhood Sweetheart'
Hosta 'Childhood Sweetheart' forms an 18-inch tall by 32-inch wide mound of shiny green foliage with a yellow border. It produces 16-inch tall spikes of lavender flowers in September, adding late-season interest to shade gardens. This hosta's vibrant foliage and flowers make it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Lacy Belle'
Hosta 'Lacy Belle' is a perennial plant forming a 2-foot wide upright clump with semi-folded, wide triangular leaves. The blue-green leaves have a creamy edge that turns white, and the plant produces 2-foot tall scapes of medium lavender flowers in midsummer. Its attractive foliage and flowers make it a favorite for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Prestige And Promise'
Hosta 'Prestige And Promise' is a striking perennial known for its thick, cupped green leaves with a central band that transitions from gold to creamy white. This plant forms a compact clump about 14 inches tall and 18 inches wide. In midsummer, it produces light lavender flowers that attract hummingbirds. Its foliage is both corrugated and variegated, making it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Bobbie Sue'
Hosta 'Bobbie Sue' is a white-bordered hosta forming a 4-foot wide mound of long, corrugated, dark green leaves. It produces 32-inch scapes of lavender flowers in July.
Hosta 'Climax'
Hosta 'Climax' is a sport of H. 'High Noon', featuring heavily-corrugated green leaves with a golden border. It forms a clump over 4 feet wide and has a vase-shaped habit. In late spring, it produces 32-inch scapes of light lavender flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Swamp Thing'
Hosta 'Swamp Thing' forms an 18-inch tall by 4-foot wide clump with shiny green leaves bordered by golden-yellow. It produces purple, spider-like flowers in mid-June, attracting hummingbirds. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas and offers a striking visual appeal with its colorful foliage.
Hosta 'Little Stiffy'
Hosta 'Little Stiffy' is a miniature hosta with stiff, narrow golden leaves. It forms a small clump about 6 inches wide and produces light lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is perfect for adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Fragrant Dream'
Hosta 'Fragrant Dream' forms a large 4-foot wide clump of dark green foliage edged with a wide creamy yellow border. In midsummer, the older foliage changes to a creamy white border, and the plant is topped with 2-foot tall spikes of large, near-white, very fragrant flowers.
Hosta 'Sum And Substance'
Hosta 'Sum And Substance' is a giant hosta with chartreuse leaves that can reach up to 2 feet across. It produces pale lavender flowers in midsummer and thrives in light, open shade. This maintenance-free perennial is sun tolerant and attracts bees, making it a standout in any garden.
Hosta 'Wrinkle In Time'
Hosta 'Wrinkle In Time' is a smaller counterpart to Hosta 'Wheee!' and a sport of Hosta 'Pilgrim'. It forms a 10-inch tall by 30-inch wide clump with green leaves edged in creamy yellow. The edge color brightens in summer, adding visual interest. In late spring, it produces purple flowers on 15-inch tall scapes. This plant is suitable for shaded gardens and is known for attracting butterflies.
Hosta 'Uzu No Mai'
Hosta 'Uzu No Mai' is a diminutive plant with lavender flowers and small, delicate stalks. It grows 1 inch tall and 3 inches wide, making it ideal for placement near stones or in special containers. This plant adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting.
Hosta 'Rhino Hide'
Hosta 'Rhino Hide' is a robust plant with thick, corrugated blue foliage and a golden central pattern that ages to cream. It forms a clump about 20 inches tall and 30 inches wide, topped with 2-foot tall spikes of white flowers in late spring. This hosta is known for its durability and takes a few years to reach full maturity, making it a long-term addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Elvis Lives'
Hosta 'Elvis Lives' is a unique plant with wavy, tapered blue suede leaves that fade to blue-green, forming fountain-like clumps up to 60 inches wide. It produces medium-lavender flowers in early summer and is known for attracting hummingbirds. This hosta is suitable for shade gardens and is part of the Hosta genus.
Hosta 'Tongue Lashing'
Hosta 'Tongue Lashing' is a small, rock garden-sized plant known for its dark green, narrow, and twisted leaves. It forms clumps that reach about 6 inches in height and 15 inches in width. In mid-July, the plant produces 18-inch tall spikes adorned with dark purple flowers. This hosta is ideal for adding texture and color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes'
Hosta 'Fried Green Tomatoes' is a sun-tolerant hosta with dusty green foliage that forms a vigorous clump about 3 feet wide. In late summer, it produces large, fragrant near-white flowers, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for gardens with part sun to light shade, offering both aesthetic appeal and resilience.
Hosta 'Ginsu Knife'
Hosta 'Ginsu Knife' is a unique hosta with long, wavy green leaves that have a wide, serrate border. The border emerges yellow and ages to cream, adding visual interest. This plant forms a 4-foot wide clump and is topped with white flowers on tall scapes, making it a standout in any garden.
Hosta 'Adorable'
Hosta 'Adorable' is a sun-tolerant perennial with yellow-centered, green-edged leaves. It forms a clump about 2 feet tall and wide, producing fragrant pure-white flowers in midsummer. This plant is suitable for a variety of garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Rainbow's End'
Hosta 'Rainbow's End' is a shade-loving perennial with variegated foliage in creamy white, bright yellow, acid green, and deep olive. It produces lavender blooms on reddish stems and attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This cold-hardy and heat-resistant plant forms neat, fountain-like mounds and thrives in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils.
Hosta 'Lemon Lime'
Hosta 'Lemon Lime' is a small chartreuse hosta that forms an 8-inch wide mound. It features pointed, wavy chartreuse-gold leaves and light lavender flowers on 15-inch tall scapes. This plant is ideal for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Moon Glow'
Hosta 'Moon Glow' is a medium-sized perennial known for its striking bright gold leaves edged in white. It produces light lavender flowers, adding a delicate touch to its vibrant foliage. This hosta thrives in shaded areas, making it ideal for gardens with limited sunlight. It is a versatile plant, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, and is suitable for cottage gardens, groundcovers, and rain gardens. Its ability to tolerate dry and wet shade conditions makes it a resilient choice for various garden settings.