Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'Sea Drift'
Hosta 'Sea Drift' is a medium to large clump-forming plant with wavy, corrugated green leaves. It features tall flower scapes that can reach up to 24 inches, adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas. This hosta is known for its lush foliage and ability to thrive in light shade.
Hosta 'Dees Golden Jewel'
Hosta 'Dees Golden Jewel' is a hybrid hosta with striking white-gold leaves that form an upright mound up to 18 inches wide. It is sun-tolerant and produces near-white flowers on 30-inch tall scapes in late June. This plant is suitable for a variety of garden settings, including cottage gardens and shade areas, and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique foliage and flowering characteristics make it a standout in any garden.
Hosta 'Titanic'
Hosta 'Titanic' is a large clump-forming plant with wide golden borders and chartreuse-green centers. It produces light lavender flowers in midsummer and is a descendant of Hosta 'Sum and Substance'. This plant is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 3a to 8b and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a striking addition to shade gardens.
Hosta 'Abba Dabba Do'
Hosta 'Abba Dabba Do' is a large, sun-tolerant plant with striking green leaves edged in bright yellow. It forms clumps over 5 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in the summer. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden.
Hosta 'Blue Velvet'
Hosta 'Blue Velvet' is a hybrid plant known for its dark blue, heavily corrugated, and thick foliage. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces white flowers in early summer, making it an attractive choice for shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Hearts Content'
Hosta 'Hearts Content' is a hybrid known for its very dark green, thick, heart-shaped leaves with a wide white edge. It forms large clumps up to 46 inches wide and produces light lavender flowers on 2-foot spikes in early summer. This hosta is quick to grow and multiply, making it a robust choice for shaded garden spaces.
Hosta 'Warwick Essence'
Hosta 'Warwick Essence' is a hybrid plant with blue-green leaves reminiscent of H. sieboldiana. It forms a vigorous clump up to 54 inches wide and produces tall scapes of fragrant white flowers in early summer.
Hosta 'Parkys Prize'
Hosta 'Parkys Prize' is a sport of H. 'Birchwood Parky's Gold', featuring rounded blue-green leaves with a chartreuse-gold border. It forms a large clump over 3 feet wide and produces 30-inch tall scapes of lavender bell-shaped flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Linda Sue'
Hosta 'Linda Sue' is a Van Wade introduction known for its thick, corrugated blue leaves with a wide gold margin. It forms a 2-foot tall by 40-inch wide clump and produces short spikes of pure white flowers. This plant is a hummingbird favorite and does not show leaf scorching tendencies, making it a reliable choice for shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Dancing With Dragons'
Hosta 'Dancing With Dragons' is a medium to large clump-forming plant with thick, wavy, corrugated blue leaves. It holds its blue color well into the growing season and produces near-white flowers on tall spikes in mid-summer. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Rainbows End'
Hosta 'Rainbows End' is a small- to medium-sized hosta with thick, glossy leaves featuring bright golden centers and wide green borders. It forms clumps about 16 inches wide and produces short, reddish-purple flower spikes with dark lavender flowers, attracting hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Cascade Mist'
Hosta 'Cascade Mist' is a striking plant with deep blue leaves edged in pale gold. Known for its ornamental appeal, it was introduced in 1996 and is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Hosta 'First Lady'
Hosta 'First Lady' is a 2010 introduction known for its deeply-veined green leaves with a wide creamy yellow border. It forms a clump 14 inches tall and 3 feet wide, producing lavender flowers in late July and early August. This plant attracts hummingbirds and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Rootin Tootin'
Hosta 'Rootin Tootin' is a vibrant perennial with shiny green leaves featuring a creamy white central blotch. It forms a compact clump about 16 inches tall and 26 inches wide, thriving best with some morning sun. This plant is more vigorous than its parent and is ideal for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Mr Asami Improved'
Hosta 'Mr Asami Improved' is a small groundcover plant with striking white-edged leaves and lavender flowers. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden. It thrives in light shade and is suitable for rain gardens and xeriscaping. The plant is salt-tolerant, making it ideal for seaside gardens. As a perennial, it offers year-round interest and is a favorite in cottage gardens.
Hosta 'Landslide'
Hosta 'Landslide' is a 2007 Plant Delights release, featuring long, tapering, glaucous leaves edged in creamy yellow. This plant forms a 14-inch tall by 4-foot wide clump and produces 22-inch tall spikes of light lavender flowers. It is a hybrid involving Hosta 'Invincible' and Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans', making it a striking addition to gardens. Its unique foliage and adaptability to various conditions make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking vibrant summer displays.
Hosta 'Lucy Vitols'
Hosta 'Lucy Vitols' is a dwarf hosta with heavily corrugated golden leaves bordered by dark green. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces pale lavender flowers on 16-inch scapes in early summer. This plant is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'First Frost'
Hosta 'First Frost' is a sport of Hosta 'Halcyon', featuring a 3-foot wide clump of blue leaves with a creamy yellow border that ages to white. It produces 2-foot tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer and thrives in light, open shade. Bees are the main pollinators of this attractive shade perennial.
Hosta 'Time Traveler'
Hosta 'Time Traveler' is a unique plant with a round, corrugated golden leaf featuring a pointed, white-edged hosta leaf in the middle. It is a sport of Hosta 'Stitch in Time' and is not consistently reproducible in tissue culture. This plant is not very vigorous but offers a distinctive appearance for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Excitation'
Hosta 'Excitation' is a small to medium-sized perennial with chartreuse gold foliage, forming a compact mound. It produces near-white flowers on 15-inch scapes, adding a subtle elegance to shaded garden areas. This hosta is suitable for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Resonance'
Hosta 'Resonance' is a small, green hosta with striking white margins and medium lavender flowers. It is slightly stoloniferous, making it a good groundcover option. This perennial is ideal for part sun to light shade and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is also suitable for dry shade and rain gardens, adding versatility to its planting locations.
Hosta 'Fair Maiden'
Hosta 'Fair Maiden' is a sport of H. 'Candy Hearts', known for its grey-green, heart-shaped leaves with a dramatic white margin. It forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces light lavender flowers in early summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut'
Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut' is a sport of Hosta 'Sea Angel Wings', forming a 3-foot wide upright clump. Its large, heavily rippled golden-yellow leaves are bordered by a wide green edge. In early summer, it produces 2-foot spikes of light lavender flowers, adding vertical interest to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Diamond Tiara'
Hosta 'Diamond Tiara' is a vigorous plant with small, rounded medium green leaves edged in white. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and produces dark purple flowers in early summer, making it a popular choice for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Minuteman'
Hosta 'Minuteman' is a striking plant with a darker green center than H. 'Patriot' and a wide, pure white border. It forms 4-foot wide clumps and is topped with sturdy stalks of lavender flowers in early summer.
Hosta 'Standing Ovation'
Hosta 'Standing Ovation' is a Kevin Vaughn hybrid known for its 30-inch tall clump of dark green, heavily corrugated leaves with a wide creamy white margin. It produces light lavender flowers on 40-inch scapes in midsummer, adding a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Loyalist'
Hosta 'Loyalist' is a striking perennial with dark green leaves featuring a brilliant white center variegation. This reverse sport of Hosta 'Patriot' forms 2-foot wide clumps and is topped with scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. The plant's very thick leaves make it resistant to sun scald, and it thrives in part sun to light shade. 'Loyalist' is a popular choice for shade gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds while providing a lush, ground-covering foliage.
Hosta 'Blue Canoe'
Hosta 'Blue Canoe' is a hybrid plant with intensely cupped blue-green leaves, forming a 19-inch wide clump. It produces 2-foot tall scapes of near white flowers in late spring. This hosta is suitable for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Summer Snowstorm'
Hosta 'Summer Snowstorm' is a compact perennial that forms a 15-inch tall by 3-foot wide mound of glossy green foliage. It is notable for its very fragrant white flowers that bloom starting in mid-August, making it a delightful addition to any garden.