Hostas - Displayed by Common Name in Ascending Order

Medium size variety. Dark green margins flame inward to bold white centers. Lavender flowers bloom in summer. More sun resistant than other white centered varieties.

A variegated sport of the multiple award winning solid green Hosta ‘Niagara Falls’. If you like ‘Bridal Falls’, try this new large hosta for its reverse variegation. ‘Angel Falls’ forms an attractively rounded mound of cascading green leaves with beautiful white centers. The green margins measure up to 2” wide, with a lighter green area appearing where the margins and centers overlap. The mature leaves arch downward with a rippled margin. Light lavender flowers appear in midsummer.

Large, heart-shaped leaves are bright gold to chartreuse depending on the amount of sun exposure. They are corrugated, wavy, and of good substance making them slug resistant. Tolerates full sun which will intensify the gold color of the leaves. Pale lavender, open bell-shaped flowers are prolifically produced on 24" scapes in mid to late summer.

Described as one of the best large blue hostas available, ‘Big Daddy’ forms a very large mass of thick, chalky blue leaves. The rounded leaves become cupped and puckered when mature. Heavy substance helps to make this hosta more slug resistant. In late summer, near-white, bell-shaped flowers are produced just at the top of the foliage.

Gigantic, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves are of heavy substance and are very slug resistant. Leaf petioles stand upright holding the leaves horizontally, then cascade downward forming a beautiful mound of foliage. Light lavender flowers are held attractively above the foliage on 48" scapes in midsummer.

‘Blue Hawaii’ is a large selection that has heart-shaped blue corrugated leaves and holds their color very well. Taller stems of fragrant white flowers appear in midsummer. Terrific as a specimen in a container or border. Clumps may be easily divided in the spring or fall.

2008 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! Adorable small hosta with thick (almost rubbery), round, blue-green to grey-green leaves. Forms a perfectly symmetrical mound. Clusters of lavender, bell-shaped flowers in mid-summer.

‘Blue Umbrellas’ forms a huge mound of 14" long, inversely cupped (downward) leaves like a pile of small, blue umbrellas. Early growth is blue-green, but turns darker green by early summer. Thich, corrugated leaves are very slug resistant.

Round to heart-shaped cupped leaves of mid-green are edged with very wide, irregular, creamy-chartreuse to white margins. The foliage becomes stiff and seer-suckered when mature. Plants form nice clumps 12 inches wide. Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer.

Medium, almost round, dark green leaves with irregular, very wide yellow border. Near white flowers in summer.

Described by many as the most spectacular hosta they have ever seen! ‘Brother Stefan’ is a large-sized hosta with a moderate growth rate and thick, heavily corrugated and puckered leaves that are green with a brilliant gold center. Near-white flowers sit just above the foliage in late spring or early summer.

Eye-catching lance-shaped, white leaves with dark green margins that streak towards the center. Leaves are held out on slightly rosy petioles. Purplish-blue, flared flowers appear on 26", clear red scapes in mid-late summer; an eye-catching combination.

This large selection has dark green leaves with a thin yellow, streaky margin that fades to creamy white in the summer. Lavender flowers in mid summer that are followed by stunning reddish purple seed pods. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

This irresistible miniature to small sized hosta is the perfect accompaniment for bright blue hostas like ‘Prairie Sky’, especially when planted together in containers or near the front of the border. It forms an arching, wiggly clump of extremely rippled, narrow leaves. Position this hosta where it will receive morning sun, as its chartreuse foliage will be brightest there. Mature plants will develop red speckled petioles. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer.

Extremely ruffled leaves give this Hosta the impression of 'dancing' in the shade garden. Leaf edges fold up to display ruffling that extends from the tip of the leaf down the length of the petiole. Leaves are glaucus blue with heavy rippling and wide creamy white margins. Near white flowers are held on proportionate scapes, first appearing in midsummer.

Large, nearly round, corrugated leaves are bluish-green with a narrow, creamy white center. White flowers are produced on 26 inch scapes in midsummer. A sport of H. ‘Great Expectations’ which is very similar to H. ‘Thunderbolt’.

‘Earth Angel’ is a sport of ‘Blue Angel’ and is a superb introduction from Hans Hansen. Large, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with wide, creamy-white margins. Pale lavender flowers appear on 40 inch scapes in midsummer. Outstanding specimen plant.

This stunning, medium sized selection has thick, heart-shaped, intense blue leaves with a wide, creamy margin that matures to pure white. Pale lavender flowers appear early summer. One of the brightest varieties. Sport of H. ‘First Frost’.

This stunning, medium sized selection has thick, glowing, golden-yellow-orange centered leaves with contrasting blue-green margins. Pale lavender flowers appear late summer. Tetraploid form of the very popular H.'Orange Marmalade’.

This lovely Hosta boasts wavy leaves with a creamy edge and apple green in between. The fragrant white flowers appear in summer. A very vigorous grower, and slug resistant.

Perhaps the best known of all the hosta cultivars. Giant, blue-green leaves have very wide, chartreuse to yellow margins which become wider as the plant matures. Leaves are corrugated and slug resistant. Bold, rugged foliage seems nearly indestructable. White flowers are displayed just above magnificent foliage on 30" scapes in midsummer.

Variegated green on green glossy leaves with darker centers and lighter edges have added heat tolerance. Grows quickly into a dense clump. An excellent addition to shady gardens, adding a minimalist, modern look.

Sport of the popular 'Patriot'.

Showy new sport of ‘Blue Angel’ with creamy white and blue edged leaves in spring. Color tends to fade into the season but remains a stunning specimen. Dense clusters of light lavender flowers are produced in midsummer.

Pointed, ovate leaves have distinct, beautiful variegation. Leaves have wide, streaked, blue-green margins and chartreuse centers in spring. Leaf center becomes medium to light gold in summer with enough sun exposure; remain chartreuse in full shade. Leaves are of heavy substance and are slug-resistant. Pale bluish-lavender flowers appear on 20" scapes in mid to late summer. A sport of ‘Halcyon’.

This small selection features round, very shiny and broad bright yellow leaves with apple green edges. Sport of H. ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’. Pale lavender to white flowers in mid summer. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

This stunning hosta produces heart-shaped leaves with very wide, wavy, green margins. The narrow, creamy white markings in the center of the leaves shoot out from the cream colored petioles in a feathery pattern. One of the very best hostas to come from Mary Chastain! Its thick substanced leaves make the perfect background for the cream scapes that carry the light lavender flowers in midsummer.

Small, sport of 'Patriot' with the same coloring but a completely unique form. Green leaves feature creamy white margins that are so wavy that the leaves often end up twisted. The distinct mounds bloom in midsummer with lavender flowers and work well in shady front borders or in containers.

'Magic Island' Hosta brightens darkened areas with ease thanks to thick, golden-yellow leaves accented by striking blue margins. Later in the season, the centers turn a stunning shade of green. In midsummer, the scene becomes even more charming with the addition of soft lavender blooms atop tall, arching scapes. The colors are strong, adding a nice burst of brightness to borders, containers and perennial beds. Good slug resistance and versatility make this sport of H. 'Catherine' a garden go-to for many. Tolerates some sun quite well, too.

One of the most popular white-margined hostas, Minuteman is a sport of Hosta ‘Francee’. Stunning, very dark green leaves are surrounded by a wide, pure white margin. Leaves have good substance, and are sometimes cupped and slightly wavy. Pale lavender striped flowers appear on 24" scapes in early to midsummer.

This unique blue hosta is popular among hosta collectors and makes a very nice specimen in the home garden.

In spring, the narrow wedge-shaped leaves are bright glaucous blue and they hold their color well. As the season progresses they turn more blue-green. The heavily rippled leaves are of good substance, displaying some slug resistance. Lavender flowers are produced on arching scapes in late summer to early fall.

This hosta has a lovely cascading form that is displayed to best effect when planted on a ledge or in a container.

Huge, dark green leaves have striking creamy-white centers that change to pure white by midsummer.Pale lavender, tubular flowers are produced on 34" scapes in mid to late summer. Attracts both hummingbirds and songbirds. A mutation of ‘White Christmas’ with thicker leaves and wider leaf margins.

This large, festive hosta has dark green foliage with wide, light green margins. The leaves are lightly cupped with wavy margins and deeply corrugated texture. A charming addition to a large, shaded woodland area. An improved Frances Williams with better color and less prone to burning.

The striking appearance of Orion's Belt hosta will be on full display in a shady border. Light and bright with large, blue-green leaves that show off white margins and light waves from tip to stem, it perks up darkened spaces and ho-hum places with style and flair. Try it in partly to fully shaded garden spaces, such as wooded sites, shadowy borders, or covered porches and patios. Upon maturity, the rounded leaves present a slight cupping and increased waviness, and the margins turn creamy yellow. Orion's Belt exhibits good slug resistance, too. Midsummer brings pale lavender flowers to the party.

This is definitely a hosta to celebrate! ‘Party Streamers’ has a habit that lives up to its name-long, narrow, wiggly yellow leaves form a mounding habit. Its rapid growth rate means you won't have to wait long to see it come to maturity. Deep purple flowers contrast beautifully with the foliage when they bloom in mid to late summer.

‘Praying Hands’ has upright, narrow, tightly folded leaves resembling hands folded in prayer. Like no other hosta, it is definitely a collector's item!

The dark green leaves are heavily rippled with very narrow, gold margins. In late summer, it has abundant lavender flowers on 18" scapes.

Lovely compact Hosta with beautifully variegated leaves and striking deep burgundy petioles, leaf bases, and flower stalks. TERRA NOVA® worked on this one for many years perfecting the combination of variegation and introducing the red pigmentation to the foliage. Flower color is deep lavender purple in August.

This next generation hybrid of ‘Royal Standard’ will blow the old garden staple out of the water and is the perfect addition to your fragrant Hosta collection. A more polished plant than its parent with thicker foliage, ‘Royal Crest’ has medium green, shiny leaves that show heavier substance than traditional fragrant varieties. Large white flowers are produced August to early September here in Michigan. Displays sun tolerance, which is why we are able to offer this hosta as a field grown bare root.

This prestigious wide-margined sport of ‘Diana Remembered’ will delight you with its sweetly perfumed, large 3-4”, pure white flowers in mid to late summer. Be sure to plant it near a patio or pathway where its fragrance can be enjoyed up close.

This is a medium sized hosta that grows quickly to form an upright mound of thick, shiny green leaves with very wide, creamy white margins which brighten to pure white.

‘Autumn Frost’ is a sport of the 2010 Hosta of the Year, ‘First Frost’, which in turn is a sport of the champion of blue hostas, ‘Halcyon’. It is a showier version of ‘First Frost’, displaying extra wide margins. The leaves emerge frosty blue with a bright yellow margin that lightens to creamy white during the summer. It forms a medium sized mound topped with light lavender flowers in mid to late summer.

Attractive, heart-shaped, thick and heavily corrugated blue leaves have wavy margins. The large size of this plant also translates to large leaves: they can get up to 9 inches wide by 11 inches long. Pale lavender flowers appear in early to midsummer. Use this blue hosta to add some color to your shade garden. This plays well with ferns, hellebores, and other hostas.

'Echo the Sun' is a bright yellow hosta with nicely rippled margins; comparable to a gold version of the blue 'Diamond Lake'. The low, mounded habit is more prostrate than 'Diamond Lake', but shares a similar wedge-shaped leaf of thick substance. Compared to 'Coast to Coast', 'Echo the Sun' has a smaller habit and a pronounced rippled leaf margin. Lavender flowers appear in midsummer.

Huge dark green, deeply veined leaves of good substance can measure more than 1½ feet wide and long. Strongly upright habit, forming a very tall and wide clump. Pale reddish violet flowers appear just above the foliage in early to midsummer.

The massive size and leaves of 'Gigantosaurus' will have your garden feeling like Jurassic Park. This variety will come roaring to life in early spring as one of the first Hostas to emerge. Large blue leaves have a wavy yellow margin. In summer yellow margins turn to creamy white. Pale lavender flowers first begin appearing in early summer and are held just above the foliage.

All gardening is an exercise in optimism, and 'Hope Springs Eternal' is appropriate name for a hosta that will bring joy year after year. Heart-shaped, blue horizontal leaves have a crisp creamy white margin and form a formal habit. Its most notable feature are the incredible ruffling on the leaves that undulate all the way to the pointed tips. Near white flowers in midsummer.

An improvement over its parent, ‘Eskimo Pie’, this new sport is a much showier, larger specimen and a stronger grower overall. The wider, brighter blue margin and apple green jetting contrast nicely with the creamy white center all season long. The leaves are of heavy substance, exhibiting good slug resistance in the landscape. This plant forms a large mound of attractive foliage topped with near-white flowers on white scapes in early summer.

A green-centered sport of the popular 'Key West'. Leaves are a medium green with a vivid gold margin. Bright filtered shade draws out the most intense gold coloration in the margin. Near white flowers are held well above the foliage on tall scapes in early summer.

This Hosta will be a part of your garden "love story." Long heart-shaped leaves have medium green margins with chartreuse jetting that bleeds into creamy white centers. The medio-variegation extends from leaf tip to the petiole, flaring at the base of the leaf. A gentle piecrust wave edges each leaf. Tall scapes hold large clusters of tubular white flowers in early summer, creating a Hosta that can be enjoyed for its foliage and flowers.

A majestic, variegated large hosta that will capture the hearts of any gardener who showcases it in their garden. Medium green, heart-shaped leaves have white centers and light green intermediate streaking between the center and margin. The contrast between the margin and the center is dramatic and refined. Near white, tubular flowers have a lavender pattern in the center of the petals are borne on thick, upright, tall stems. The flowers were notably the most attractive we've seen on a hosta.

Large sized hosta with broadly, ovate leaves. Leaves are dark green with a slightly ruffled, gold margin and a trace of white between the center and margin. The white coloring needs the summer heat to develop. Near-white, tubular flowers are produced from late summer through early fall.

Bring your garden alive with the 'Sound of Music'. This giant hosta will add immediate interest with heavily corrugated, medio variegated leaves. Chartreuse centers jet to glaucous blue-green margins. Centers mature to creamy white in summer. In early summer large clusters of near white flowers will have birds and pollinators singing in the shade garden. 'Sound of Music' has the queen of hostas in the background, 'Empress Wu', so you know it's going to get big!

This beautiful variegated hosta will catch your eye with its sophisticated beauty. Blue-green wedge-shaped leaves have very ruffled, creamy yellow margins. Pale lavender flowers appear in mid to late summer.

‘Waterslide’ has wavy, ruffled leaves with heavy substance. The blue, rippled leaves look like water splashing in the shade garden, and hold their blue color well into the summer season. Lavender flowers appear on proportionate flower scapes in late summer. This medium-sized hosta is a perfect companion to ‘Wheee!’ and suitable for landscapes and containers alike.

Extremely ruffled, cream colored margins extend from the tip of each green leaf all the way down the petiole to the crown. This ruffled margin is evident even in the juvenile stage of the plant before vernalization. The leaves of this medium sized hosta are of excellent substance, making them slug resistant in the landscape. Light lavender flowers appear atop purple scapes in midsummer.

This sport of ‘Empress Wu’ takes the size and presence of the massively popular hosta and takes it to the next level with an attractive margin. Blue-green leaves have striking apple-green margins, as well as good substance. Like ‘Empress Wu’, this hosta will take about 5 years to reach full maturity and size. Once you get there, the size of this plant will definitely be a conversation starter! Violet flowers appear in early to midsummer.

This is definitely a hosta that you can identify without a plant tag! This unique hosta has narrow blue leaves with intensely wavy margins. The leaves are the most blue in spring; as the season progresses the leaves become more blue-green. Pale purple flowers top the plant for a perfect package. Perfect for containers or the front of the shade garden.

Like a giant 'Blue Mouse Ears', 'Silver Bullet' creates a densely packed clump of very thick, rounded blue leaves. The thick foliage provides great slug resistance. Near white flowers are held just above the foliage. While this technically meets the classification of a medium-sized Hosta, the landscape presence is more in accordance with a small Hosta.

‘Sorbet’ has glossy, green leaves edged by a crisp, white margin. Leaves are held on bright red petioles that bring color right into the base of the leaf. A much stronger grower than its parent. Hosta ‘Sorbet’ blooms with red scapes of lavender flowers in late summer.

One of the largest hostas available today, with 16", broadly ovate leaves and a huge, mounded form. Leaf color varies with the amount of available sun from light green to chartreuse to gold; prefers 1/4 to 3/4 day of sun. Leaves are of good substance, corrugated, and glossy, giving them good slug resistance. Pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers on 48" scapes in mid- to late-summer. Exhibits greater sun tolerance.

Medium, thick, heart-shaped leaves have dark green centers and contrast nicely with wide lemon-lime borders. Edges become creamier as the season progresses and lavender flowers appear in midsummer. Sunlight intensifies the foliage colors.

‘Sunset Grooves’ is a medium selection featuring round, puckered, thick, yellow leaves with a wide, irregular, dark green margin. It's a sport of H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’. Pale lavender flowers in mid to late summer.

This hosta boasts narrow yellow leaves that are moderately wavy; a great choice for providing texture contrast in a shade garden. Throughout the summer, the yellow leaves become more chartreuse. Deep purple flowers contrast with its foliage when it blooms in late summer. A unique feature of the flowers is that they do not open-flowers will stay on the stems and last longer.

A gargantuan-sized hosta, with gigantic green leaves measuring 18" long x 14" wide! The leaves have a matte finish and are slightly wavy, and tend to be a bit floppy because they are so big. Large, near-white, tubular flowers are produced on 34-38" scapes in early summer.

This large-sized selection has thick, dark green leaves with a wide yellow-gold border. Lavender flowers in summer. Sport of H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’. Sun tolerant. Suitable also for planting in mixed containers or tubs.

‘Vulcan’ is a vigorous, white-centered sport of ‘Captain Kirk’. It has an excellent growth rate and light colored center that does not melt out. Contrasting dark green margins and lighter yellow coloring jet towards the white center of each broad, heart-shaped leaf. White scapes carry the light lavender flowers just above the foliage in mid- to late-summer.

‘Warwick Comet’ is a magnificent variety from retired hosta breeder Gil Jones. It has very dark green, cupped, heavily-corrugated leaves. Each leaf is highlighted by a dramatic, narrow, creamy-white central pattern. Clumps of Hosta ‘Warwick Comet’ are topped with near-white flowers on 2’ scapes...treating hummingbirds in late spring. This is one hosta that can't be confused with anything else in the garden even if you lose the label.

This unique hosta's leaves open white and change to green-white. Lavender, funnel-shaped flowers open above the foliage in midsummer. White Feather is a great hosta for lightening up shaded gardens—or planted in containers. This hosta must be planted in the shade, as it does not tolerate direct sunlight.

This hosta will catch your eye from quite a distance! The shiny, wavy, tapering leaves can measure 10" long and are blue/green with wide, gold margins. Quickly forms a dense, mound with a cascading habit. Lavender flowers 20" scapes in late summer.

This sport of the classic variety ‘Pilgrim’ shows a little more character with showy, wavy margins. Leaves have a single prominent wave that begins one third of the way from the leaf base. Dark green leaves have creamy yellow margins in spring, maturing to creamy white margins in summer. Gray-green color appears where the margins and centers overlap. Lavender flowers appear above the foliage in midsummer. Sizes measured are based on a five year clump. A vigorous, fast-growing variety suitable for edging or landscapes.

Small; leaves emerge cupped and dark green with bright yellow margins and white streaks near the leaf center. The margins eventually flatten out and change to apple green. Lavender flowers bloom in summer.

One of the first hostas to come up in the spring. Medium green leaves with wavy, white margins and gray-green streaks at the junction of the margin and center; may lose its variegation temporarily in containers during the hottest part of the season. Pale lavender flowers appear on 31-45" scapes in midsummer.

Ovate leaves have dark green centers and outstanding, crisp white, streaked margins (margins are creamy-yellow in spring). Leaves are of better than average substance, are slightly wavy, and display good sun tolerance.

Small, long and narrow pointed blue-green leaves have unique lime green streaks, the leaves will actually stay streaked and there is a silver coloration on the undersides.