Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

15-22"

June-July

White

This plant has deeply cupped leaves, hence the name 'Drinking Gourd'.  It's great for a specimen plant, or just to break up any monotony in the garden.

Hosta 'Albo-picta'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

12-24"

July

Lavender

Light yellow-green foliage with a dark green border makes this Hosta a worthy addition to the garden.  Lavender flowers appear in July, and enhance this plant's appearance.

Hosta 'Alvatine Taylor'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

30"

June

White

A blue leafed Hosta with a tinge of yellow on the edges, this plant gets large!  Its blooms are snowy white, and appear at the beginning of the summer.

Hosta 'Blue Angel'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

24-36"

July

White

A true blue Hosta, this is one of the largest blue Hostas available.  Its leaves are heart-shaped and heavily textured.

Hosta 'Blue Cadet'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

8-12"

August

Lavender

A dwarf Hosta, 'Blue Cadet' is small and compact.  Lavender flowers appear in the late summer.  Perfect for small shade gardens or the front of a shady border.

Hosta 'Blue Jay'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

8-12"

July

Lavender

This is a small Hosta that is a very pronounced color of blue.  Small, heart shaped leaves add to the charm of this plant.

Hosta 'Blue Mammoth'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

22-30"

July-August

White

This Hosta will get approximately five feet wide and almost three feet tall.  Its heavily dimpled leaves are a smokey blue color.

Hosta 'Blue Plate Special'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

15-22"

July

White

This Hosta has large cupped leaves that are held horizontally on thick stems.  It is blue in color, which is complimented by white flowers in the early summer.

Hosta 'Blue Seer'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

15-22"

July

White

This Hosta boasts large blue leaves all season and pure white flowers during the summer.  Its foliage is textured and puckered, adding to its ornamental appearance.

Hosta 'Blue Wedgwood'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

18-24"

July

Lavender

One of the nicest blue Hostas available, this plant thrives in the shade garden.  It gets lavender flowers during the summer, but its true strength is in its foliage.

Hosta 'Francee'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

18-24"

July

Lavender

A very popular Hosta, 'Francee' is a quick grower and a solid garden plant.  It maintains its variegation well and has nice heart-shaped leaves.

Hosta 'Gold Drop'

Hosta, Gold

SH-PSH

6-12"

July

Lavender

Small, gold heart-shaped leaves form small clumps, making this plant excellent for borders.  Its habit is much like 'Blue Cadet.'

Hosta 'Gold Standard'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

20-28"

July

Lavender

When young this plant appears to be all green, yet it develops a golden margin as it matures.  It gets rather large, often spreading out more than three feet in diameter.

Hosta 'Golden Tiara'

Hosta, Gold

SH-PSH

6-12"

July

Lavender

This compact grower with deep lavender flowers has heart-shaped green leaves with a gold edge.  It is one of our most popular Hostas.

Hosta 'Great Expectations'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

24-36"

July

White

If you're looking for an impressive specimen for your shade garden your search has ended.  'Great Expectations' is an exceptional Hosta--its foliage has creamy yellow centers, with blue and green margins.

Hosta 'Halcyon'

Hosta, Green

SH-PSH

14-16"

July

Lavender

This Hosta has blue-green, heart shaped foliage.  During the summer it gets a lavender flower.  A compact grower, this plant should only get a little over two feet in diameter.

Hosta 'Hyacinthina'

Hosta, Green

SH-PSH

12-24"

July

Lavender

An attractive groundcover for the shade garden, this Hosta has large mounds of green, blue-gray leaves with pale lavender flowers.

Hosta 'Invincible'

Hosta, Green

SH-PSH

15-22"

August

Lavender

This Hosta has shiny green leaves, and gets a fragrant lavender flower late in the summer.  It is one of the most sun-tolerant Hostas available.

Hosta 'Lady Isobel Barnett'

Hosta, Green

SH-PSH

22"

July

Soft Violet

This is a fast-growing large Hosta.  The leaves are large and almost circular; dark green in color, with soft yellow margins.

Hosta 'Mildred Seaver'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

15-22"

July

Lavender

A beautiful Hosta, with heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in the center, and pure white on the edges.  It is a fast grower, and is compact.

Hosta 'Minuteman'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

18-24"

July

Lavender

A premium white-edged Hosta, this plant is one of the best at holding its white margins.  In a partially shaded location its foliage quality is excellent all summer long.

Hosta 'Night Before Christmas'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

15-22"

July

Lavender

This Hosta mixes dark green and creamy white foliage to make a statement in the garden.  The center of the leaves are white, while the edges are green.

Hosta 'Olive Bailey Langdon'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

24-30"

June

White

A beautiful large-leafed Hosta!  The centers of the leaves are dark green/blue, while the edges are golden.  Early summer blooms contrast nicely with the foliage.  Retains its variegation into the fall.

Hosta 'Patriot'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

15-22"

June-July

Lavender

The American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year in 1997, this plant is destined to be a garden mainstay.  The foliage has a bright green center and thick creamy white margins.

Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Hosta, Green

SH-PSH

18-30"

July

White

This Hosta produces pure white trumpet-shaped fragrant flowers and glossy green leaves.  It is a shade loving plant, and is great for mass plantings.

Hosta 'Serendipity'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

12-24"

July

White

This Hosta has small blue leaves and gets a white flower in the summer.  It makes a nice border plant.  Over time it will make an impressive display in the landscape.

Hosta 'Shade Fanfare'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

15-22"

July

Lavender

A vigorous grower, this Hosta does well in the shade garden.  Its foliage is green with snowy white margins.

Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

36-48"

July-August

White

A large blue leafed Hosta, 'Elegans' is a Hosta garden staple.  White blooms in the summer provide some extra color, but this plant's drawing power is in the foliage.

Hosta sieboldiana 'Frances Williams'

Hosta, Blue

SH-PSH

24"

June

White

This large-leafed Hosta is one of the most popular cultivars available.  Its foliage is blue with gold margins and is thick and textured.  In the early summer it gets a beautiful white flower, which accents the foliage nicely.

Hosta 'Sum and Substance'

Hosta, Gold

SH-PSH

36-48"

July-August

Lavender

This is a large Hosta that has golden foliage.  It makes an interesting specimen plant because of its massive leaf size.  It can also be used as backdrop for other plants.

Hosta 'Tambourine'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

15-22"

July

Lavender

This is a very nice Hosta.  The leaves are heart-shaped and dark green with white edging.  It is fast growing and reasonably tough.

Hosta undulata 'Albo Marginata'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

12-18"

July

White

This Hosta produces lavender flowers and soft green leaves with white bands.  It is a popular Hosta in mass plantings.

Hosta undulata 'Medio Variegated'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

12-18"

July

Lavender

Probably the most common Hosta in our area, this plant can be found in most landscapes.  Its easy-to-grow and cheap, which explains its popularity.  It generally loses is foliage quality in mid-summer.

Hosta 'Wide Brim'

Hosta, Variegated

SH-PSH

36-48"

July-August

White

This Hosta works well as a specimen plant. Wide green leaves with white margins are one of its strengths.  A definite attention getter!