Plants in genus hosta
Hosta 'His Honor'
Hosta 'His Honor' is a large, attractive plant with corrugated blue-green leaves edged in creamy yellow. It forms a clump 2 feet tall and 4 feet wide, with 3-foot tall scapes bearing white flowers with lavender stripes. This hosta is ideal for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Spotlight'
Hosta 'Spotlight' is a giant perennial forming a 4-foot wide clump of shiny golden foliage. It features semi-upright growth and produces 38-inch tall scapes of light lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Purple And Gold'
Hosta 'Purple And Gold' is a striking perennial with yellow foliage and deep purple petioles, forming a broad mound of narrow leaves. It produces dark purple flowers, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. This hosta is suitable for a variety of garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens, and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Sea Dream'
Hosta 'Sea Dream' is a perennial that emerges green and changes to bright gold with a white edge. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and produces medium lavender flowers on 15-inch scapes in midsummer.
Hosta 'Summer Serenade'
Hosta 'Summer Serenade' is a hybrid hosta known for its large, pointed, ruffled leaves of brilliant gold with a dark green edge. It forms a 5-foot wide clump and produces near-white flowers on 2-foot tall scapes in early summer. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to shaded gardens. Its striking foliage and floral display make it a popular choice for cottage gardens and groundcovers.
Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'
Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise' is a sport from Hosta 'Maui Buttercups', featuring fluorescent golden leaves with a dark green border. It forms a small 16-inch wide clump and produces white flowers on 18-inch tall scapes in early summer. This hosta is a vibrant addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta tsushimensis var. tibae
Hosta tsushimensis var. tibae is a perennial plant with medium-green foliage and dark lavender flowers that bloom on branched scapes in late summer. This plant is versatile, thriving in a range of conditions from dry shade to rain gardens, and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Taffeta'
Hosta 'Taffeta' is a hybrid hosta with dark green leaves that glitter in the light, forming 3-foot clumps. It produces 2-foot scapes of large lavender and white striped bells, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a popular choice for shaded gardens and borders.
Hosta 'Tears In Heaven'
Hosta 'Tears In Heaven' is a perennial plant with cascading, intensely powder blue leaves that hold their color well through summer. It forms a clump about 15 inches tall and 28 inches wide, with 2-foot tall stalks of pale lavender flowers appearing in summer. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for bog gardens or as a groundcover. Its unique foliage and attractive flowers make it a favorite among gardeners looking for a plant that adds texture and color to shaded areas.
Hosta 'Olive Branch'
Hosta 'Olive Branch' is a hybrid plant with butterscotch-centered, green-edged leaves, forming a 2-foot wide clump. It produces purple flowers on 20-inch scapes in early summer. This hosta is suitable for shaded garden areas and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Emerald Crust'
Hosta 'Emerald Crust' is a mutation from H. Fortunei Gigantea, featuring pure white leaves with a narrow green edge. This plant thrives in plenty of morning sun and is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It is suitable for part sun to light shade locations and requires division every 3-5 years.
Hosta 'Ultraviolet Light'
Hosta 'Ultraviolet Light' is a hybrid hosta with long chartreuse-golden leaves that are brightest in early spring. It forms a 4-foot wide clump and produces 30-inch scapes of lavender flowers in early summer. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a favorite for its vibrant foliage.
Hosta 'Rocky Mountain High'
Hosta 'Rocky Mountain High' is a perennial plant forming a mound up to 2 feet wide, with heavily veined green leaves and a rippled chartreuse golden margin. It produces lavender flowers on 28-inch tall scapes in late spring.
Hosta 'Dawns Early Light'
Hosta 'Dawns Early Light' is a fast-growing perennial with a 3-foot-wide mound of corrugated foliage. The leaves are brilliant gold in spring, changing to chartreuse by summer, and do not scorch. It produces 30-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Sunlight Sister'
Hosta 'Sunlight Sister' is a large perennial with impressive golden leaves, forming a giant clump up to 66 inches wide. In late spring, it produces 3-foot tall scapes of light lavender flowers. This hosta is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and can thrive in part sun to light shade conditions. It is also suitable for rain gardens and is salt-tolerant, making it versatile for various garden environments.
Hosta 'Aspen Gold'
Hosta 'Aspen Gold' is a hybrid known for its large, rounded chartreuse gold leaves that are heavily cupped and corrugated. It forms 5-foot wide clumps and produces white flowers in early summer, making it a standout in shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Island Breeze'
Hosta 'Island Breeze' is a tropical-looking hosta with variegated foliage featuring dark-green and yellow-green stripes. It produces dark lavender flowers and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. This plant is cold hardy, adaptable, and thrives in partial sun to full shade, making it a versatile garden addition.
Hosta 'Julia'
Hosta 'Julia' is a robust perennial with durable blue-green foliage accented by a creamy white border. It can grow up to 4 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in mid-summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Don Stevens Streaked'
Hosta 'Don Stevens Streaked' is a hybrid plant developed by Mildred Seaver, known for its glossy leaves on a 40-inch wide clump. The leaves are heavily streaked with green and creamy yellow, and the plant produces a bright red flower scape in late summer. This hosta is ideal for shaded garden areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is part of the Perennial Encyclopedia and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Hosta 'Afterglow'
Hosta 'Afterglow' is a maintenance-free perennial with chartreuse yellow leaves and a green central band. It forms a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide clump and thrives in rich, moist soil. This plant is ideal for woodland gardens and serves as a nectar source for honeybees.
Hosta 'Grey Piecrust'
Hosta 'Grey Piecrust' is a giant clumper with a 4-foot wide mound of large, grey-green, very wavy leaves. It produces 30-inch spikes of light lavender flowers in late spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This plant is perfect for adding texture and color to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Mikado'
Hosta 'Mikado' is a giant perennial forming clumps up to 55 inches wide with glossy green leaves. In mid-summer, it produces 5-foot scapes of lavender flowers. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'A Scape Plan'
Hosta 'A Scape Plan' is a unique plant with branched flower scapes and ruffled powder blue leaves that age to green. It forms a 15-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump and features arching spikes with compact, densely-branched flower heads. This hosta is a hybrid with parents including Hosta yingeri and 'Sun Power', making it a distinctive addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Love Pat'
Hosta 'Love Pat' is a slow-growing hosta with intensely corrugated, deep blue foliage that forms a 3-foot wide clump. It produces white flowers in early summer that attract hummingbirds. This easy-to-grow perennial is ideal for shaded areas and adds texture and color to garden landscapes.
Hosta 'Golden Chimes'
Hosta 'Golden Chimes' is a perennial with large, cupped, heavily corrugated leaves that boast brilliant gold foliage. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and produces pure white flowers in spring. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hosta 'Angel Feathers'
Hosta 'Angel Feathers' features dark green, ruffled, triangular leaves with creamy white margins. It has an upright spreading growth habit and reaches a width of 3 feet. This hosta blooms with purple flowers and is suitable for shade gardens.
Hosta 'Fragrant Queen'
Hosta 'Fragrant Queen' is a striking perennial with glossy, dark green leaves bordered by a wide creamy edge. This plant forms clumps about 16 inches tall and 2 feet wide, making it an excellent groundcover. In midsummer, it produces light lavender flowers that are not only beautiful but also fragrant, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is suitable for cottage gardens and dry shade areas. The plant's variegated foliage adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting. It is also salt-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Hosta 'Sweet Tater Pie'
Hosta 'Sweet Tater Pie' is a plant with thick, waxy leaves that are very wavy and glossy, in a chartreuse-golden color. It forms a 30-inch wide clump and produces purple, star-like flowers in midsummer. This hosta is a vibrant addition to gardens, offering both foliage and floral interest.
Hosta 'Rhapsody'
Hosta 'Rhapsody' is a vigorous sport of H. 'Fortunei Stenantha', featuring wide, clear white margins on its leaves. It forms 4-foot wide clumps and produces 28-inch scapes of medium lavender flowers, attracting pollinators and adding elegance to shaded gardens.