The catalog/Species
Hosta spp.
Genus-level entry. These cultivars are recorded under Hosta with no species — typically inter-species hybrids or supplier listings without an extracted species name.
Cultivars
'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Hosta
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd' is a shade-loving perennial with deeply cupped, blue-green leaves that develop a unique seersuckered texture. The powdery gray underside of the foliage adds contrast, making this hosta a standout in shaded gardens. In midsummer, white flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators while maintaining strong slug resistance. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this low-maintenance perennial is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting shrubs.
'Ann Kulpa'
Hosta
Hosta 'Ann Kulpa' is a shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped, corrugated leaves featuring wide, dark green margins and a narrow yellow center that brightens to ivory white as the season progresses. In midsummer, bell-shaped, pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators while maintaining strong slug resistance. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this vigorous grower is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed containers.
'August Moon'
Hosta
Hosta 'August Moon' is a vigorous, shade-loving perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves that emerge chartreuse-green and mature to golden yellow, especially with sun exposure. The seersuckered foliage adds texture, while pale lavender to white, bell-shaped flowers appear in mid to late summer, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this low-maintenance hosta is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Aureomarginata'
Hosta
Hosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata' is a vigorous, shade-loving perennial with broad, heart-shaped, deep green leaves edged in golden yellow. As the season progresses, the margins brighten to creamy white, adding contrast to shaded gardens. In mid to late summer, tall scapes rise above the foliage, bearing funnel-shaped, mauve flowers that attract pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this adaptable hosta tolerates a range of soil conditions and provides reliable texture and seasonal interest in borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Big Daddy'
Hosta
Hosta 'Big Daddy' is a large, shade-loving perennial with thick, rounded, chalky blue leaves that develop a deeply puckered texture as they mature. This slow-growing hosta forms a dense mound, providing excellent slug resistance. In mid to late summer, near-white, bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Blue Angel'
Hosta
Hosta 'Blue Angel' is a large, shade-loving perennial with thick, heavily textured, blue-green leaves that form a cascading mound. In mid to late summer, pale lavender to white, bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting hummingbirds while maintaining strong slug resistance. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this low-maintenance hosta tolerates dry soils once established and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting shrubs.
'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a compact, shade-loving perennial with thick, rounded, blue-green leaves that resemble tiny mouse ears. This award-winning hosta forms a symmetrical mound, making it ideal for small gardens and containers. In midsummer, rich violet, bell-shaped flowers with lavender stripes rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, it tolerates dry conditions once established.
'Brim Cup'
Hosta
Hosta 'Brim Cup' is a small, clump-forming perennial with thick, slightly cupped, dark green leaves edged in creamy white. The foliage develops a seersuckered texture, adding visual interest to shaded gardens. In midsummer, bell-shaped white flowers rise above the mound, attracting pollinators. Slow to increase, this compact hosta thrives in part shade to full shade and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and containers.
'Diana Remembered'
Hosta
Hosta 'Diana Remembered' is a medium-sized, shade-loving perennial with broad, puckered, blue-green leaves edged in creamy white. As the season progresses, the margins brighten, adding contrast to shaded gardens. In mid to late summer, large, fragrant, white flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this vigorous hosta tolerates dry conditions once established and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Elegans'
Hosta
Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' is a large, shade-loving perennial with thick, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves that develop a deeply puckered texture as they mature. This slow-growing hosta forms a dense mound, providing excellent slug resistance and crowding out weeds. In late spring to midsummer, racemes of lilac-tinged white, bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting shrubs.
'Francee'
Hosta
Hosta 'Francee' is a vigorous, shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped, dark green leaves edged in crisp white. This fast-growing variety forms a dense, arching mound, making it excellent for landscaping and container plantings. In late summer, pale lavender, funnel-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, it tolerates a range of soil conditions and provides reliable texture and seasonal interest in borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Frances Williams'
Hosta
Hosta 'Frances Williams' is a large, shade-loving perennial with thick, puckered, heart-shaped blue-green leaves edged in irregular greenish-yellow margins. As the season progresses, the margins mature to creamy beige, adding contrast to shaded gardens. In early to midsummer, funnel-shaped pale lilac flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this slow-growing hosta is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and large containers.
'Glory'
Hosta
Hosta 'Paul's Glory' is a shade-loving perennial with gold-centered leaves edged in blue-green. As the season progresses, the center brightens to golden yellow, creating a dramatic contrast. In mid to late summer, trumpet-shaped pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. This award-winning hosta thrives in part shade to full shade, offering strong slug resistance and reliable texture in borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Guacamole'
Hosta
Hosta 'Guacamole' is a vigorous, shade-loving perennial with large, glossy, chartreuse-gold leaves edged in irregular dark green margins. As the season progresses, the foliage develops streaks of chartreuse toward the center, enhancing its visual appeal. In mid to late summer, highly fragrant, funnel-shaped white flowers rise on tall scapes, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this award-winning hosta is ideal for borders, woodland gardens.
'Halcyon'
Hosta
Hosta 'Halcyon' is a compact, shade-loving perennial with thick, spear-shaped, blue-green leaves that retain their intense color well into late summer. This slow-growing variety forms a dense mound, providing excellent slug resistance and crowding out weeds. In mid to late summer, bell-shaped, pale lilac flowers rise on mauve-gray scapes, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting shrubs.
'Patriot'
Hosta
Hosta 'Patriot' is a vigorous, shade-loving perennial with large, dark green leaves edged in irregular ivory-white margins. This fast-growing variety forms a dense, arching mound, making it excellent for landscaping and container plantings. In mid to late summer, funnel-shaped lavender flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, it tolerates a range of soil conditions and provides reliable texture and seasonal interest in borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Spartacus'
Hosta
Hosta 'Spartacus' is a shade-loving perennial with heart-shaped, deeply veined, mid-green leaves adorned with bright golden-yellow margins. The foliage forms an elegant mound, topped with pale lavender flowers on arching scapes in mid-summer. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this vigorous hosta is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Stained Glass'
Hosta
Hosta 'Stained Glass' is a vigorous, shade-loving perennial with bright golden-yellow leaves edged in irregular dark green margins. The prominent veining gives the foliage a luminous, stained-glass effect. In mid to late summer, large, fragrant, pale lavender flowers rise above the mound, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this award-winning hosta tolerates sun exposure with adequate moisture and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Sum and Substance'
Hosta
Hosta 'Sum and Substance' is a large, shade-loving perennial with thick, broadly heart-shaped leaves that emerge light green and mature to chartreuse or gold, depending on sun exposure. The glossy foliage forms a spreading mound, providing strong slug resistance. In summer, fragrant, bell-shaped pale lavender flowers rise on tall scapes, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this award-winning hosta is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.
'Wide Brim'
Hosta
Hosta 'Wide Brim' is a medium-sized, shade-loving perennial with broad, heart-shaped, dark green leaves edged in wide, irregular buttery yellow margins. The foliage forms a dense, dome-shaped mound, adding contrast to shaded gardens. In mid to late summer, pale lavender, funnel-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting pollinators. Thriving in part shade to full shade, this award-winning hosta is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and mixed plantings.