HOSTA    Hostas are shade lovers, with handsome foliage topped by flowers on tall scapes. An attractive plant from spring until frost, they come in an increasingly wide variety of leaf colors, sizes and shapes, and some varieties are quite fragrant. They make excellent groundcovers and specimen plants and hosta leaves and flowers are great additions to any floral arrangement.  They prefer moist soil in shady conditions, but are quite tolerant of a variety of soil types, and many are tolerant of full sun where the soil is moist. The varieties with variegated foliage perform best in some shade.

indicates varieties that will not be ready for sale in the spring but will become available later in the season. Please feel free to call to check on availability.

Abiqua Drinking Gourd'    Blue-green, cupped leaves, heavily corrugated and thickly substanced. Near white flowers bloom on 2' scapes in June. 20"h x 45"w

'Allengan Fog' New Named after Allegan County, MI where the fog rolls in from Lake Michigan. Leaves have wide, white centers edged with deep green and the entire surface is speckled with green spots, a' la Jackson Pollock. 1ft. high by 2ft. wide. Light lavender flowers in summer.

'Beckoning' NewA large sport of 'Blue Angel' with huge heart-shaped leaves that emerge green then turn gold with wide, blue-green margins by summer. Near white flowers in summer. 34ins. high by 48ins. wide. 

'Blue Angel' Deep blue, heavily textured leaves measure 12" across and 16" long. Mounds grow to 2-3' high and at least that across. White flowers bloom on 4' stems. One of the very biggest blues.

'Blue Hawaii' NewUpright growing and vase-shaped, with blue, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers in summer. 24ins. tall.

'Blue Mammouth A huge mound of slug-resistant, blue foliage, 34ins. high x 65ins. wide., with an attractive open form, making it very effective as a specimen and background plant. Individual leaves can measure 16ins. long by 12ins. wide.

'Blue Mouse Ears'  An adorable miniature hosta with thick, round, blue-green to grey-green leaves. Forms a perfectly symmetrical, 8in. mound. Clusters of lavender, bell-shaped flowers emerge from balloon-like buds.

'Dark Shadows'Deeply corrugated, glaucous, heart-shaped leaves that are lightly ruffled and surrounded by yellow-chartreuse margins and venation. Fragrant lavender flowers bloom on 30in. scapes in late spring. 20ins. tall by 40ins. wide.

'Fantasy Island'   A sport of 'Island Charm' with wider margins, better substance, increased sun tolerance, and more vigor. Dark green leaves with chartreuse streaking and a yellow center that lightens to cream. Reddish scapes, lavender flowers. 

'Fireworks'     A small sport of 'Loyalist'. Narrow, stiff, upright foliage with deep green margins and creamy white centers. Light lavender flowers in summer. 10ins. high by 12ins. wide.

'First Frost' NewA sport of 'Halcyon' with the same intensely blue-green leaves, but with the added attraction of gold margins that change to pure white in summer. Foliage looks good until the "first frost". 16ins. high by 28ins. wide.

'First Mate' NewA tetraploid sport of 'Kabitan' with improved vigor, more pronounced variegation, and a more upright habit. Long, narrow leaves have dark green, heavily rippled margins and a gold center that lightens to cream. Small, only 10ins. high by 24ins. wide. Lavender flowers in summer.

'Fragrant Blue'   Chalky blue leaves are wavy and of good substance. Fragrant, light lavender flowers turn darker with age.

'Fujibotan' New A lovely Japanese selection with fully double, lavender flowers. Mature clumps are capable of producing stems with up to fifty flowers per stem. Flowers are excellent for cutting and lend high interest to any arrangement. Dark green leaves. 26ins. tall.

'Great Expectations'  Another fortuitous mutation, this time of H. sieboldiana 'Elegans', with wide, irregular blue-green margins surrounding light, creamy centers. Leaves are round and puckered with good substance. A striking hosta that is slow to mature but well worth the wait. 20"high x 26" wide.

'Guacamole'  Huge, apple green leaves with dark green margins. Leaf centers become brighter gold in summer. Fragrant white flowers in summer. 22ins. tall by 36ins. wide.

'Guardian Angel'Large blue-green leaves with gently undulating edges and misted white and green centers.  Very showy in spring, turning all green as summer wears on. Mature clumps can measure 3ft. high by 7ft. wide.

'Hadspen Blue'    A hosta that's been around long enough to pass the test of time with flying colors. Certainly one of the very best smaller, blue leaved selections. The small, slightly cupped, rich blue leaves are of thick, slug deterring substance. 14ins. high by 18ins. wide. Very nice.

'Hanky Panky'    Spring foliage is dark green with a pale lime margin and a white thread between the center and margin. In summer the edge turns white with an unusual pale green overlay. 13ins. high by 23ins. wide.

'High Society'   A classy sport of 'June". Emerges in spring with a narrow, yellow and wide blue margins. Center widens, and brightens to white by midsummer. 8ins. tall by 12ins. wide

'Holy Mole'   A robust sport of 'Guacamole' that forms a large clump. Thick, rubbery leaves are chartreuse with 2in. wide, dark green margins. Very fragrant, nearly white flowers in summer. 24ins. tall by 40ins. wide.

'Island Charm'  A small hosta perfect for edging. Flat, broadly ovate leaves have dark green margins with some streaking into the white centers,( centers are pale yellow in very low light ). Pale purple, streaked flowers on reddish-pink scapes followed by pink seedpods. 10ins. high by 21ins. wide.

'Journey's End'   Forms a very wide clump of yellow-gold leaves with ruffled, dark green margins and multiple shades of green bleeding into the center. 24ins. tall by 36ins. wide.

'June' The 2001 Hosta of the Year, 'June' is a sport of the lovely blue hosta 'Halcyon', and has gold-centered leaves surrounded by a blue-green margin. Forms a dense, medium-sized mound 16"h x 37"w. The leaf color changes seasonally, beginning with a bluish blush overall causing the center to be more chartreuse, and then lightening as the season progresses. The chartreuse color will persist in dense shade Thick substance discourages munching by slugs.

'Komodo Dragon'Large, heart-shaped, gray-green leaves that are deeply veined and attractively rippled.  This is another large Hosta that at maturity can 2ft. high by 6ft. wide.

'Krossa Regal'  Gray-blue-green leaves grow in a distinct vase shape, 33" h x 71" w. Lavender flowers bloom on wonderfully tall, 3-5' scapes late July-Aug. A classic hosta that is very versatile in the landscape.

'Lakeside Coal Miner'   Very dark green leaves measuring up to 10ins. long, shiny on top and dull underneath. Lush royal purple flowers in summer. 17ins. tall by 22ins. wide.`

'Lakeside Kaleidoscope'   Wavy, pointed leaves have creamy-white margins that streak into the blue-green center. Near-white flowers are carried on blue-green and cream streaked scapes in summeer. 8ins. tall by 25ins. wide.

'Liberty' NewA sport of 'Sagae' with wide, suffused, yellow margins which lighten to creamy white. The leaves are of extra heavy substance which translates into good slug risistence. 2ft. high by 4ft. wide at maturity. 

'Love Pat'  A medium to large hosta with blue, slug resistant foliage. One of the best blues. The 9in. nearly round leaves are attractively puckered. Slow growing, but in time, clumps can measure 19ins. high by 40ins. wide. Near white flowers in late June into July.

'Marilyn Monroe' New Elongated, heart-shaped, apple-green leaves are accented with beautiful ruffling and presented at the ends of red petioles. Have not yet seen it, but all accounts are highly favorable, especially focusing on its look of "quiet beauty". 

montana 'Aureomarginata'   Huge, dark green leaves with wide, irregular, gold margins that deep their color all season long. Emerges early in the spring. Pale lavender flowers in summer. 27ins. tall by 40ins. wide.

'Mostly Ghostly' New Emerging foliage is "hauntingly" white, eventually turning pale green. 8-12ins. high.

'Mount Tom'  Large, broad, rounded, intensely blue leaves with a wide, creamy white margin. 

'On Stage' One of the most beautiful of the gold-centered hostas, with large leaves bordered with an irregular green margin that streaks into the gold center. Quite sun tolerant; in bright light the center turns creamy white. 14"h x 24"w, bearing very pale lavender flowers on 24-30" scapes in July.

'Orange Marmalade' New A mutation of 'Paul's Glory' with puckered leaves bright gold in the center, edged with a wide, blue-green margin. 18ins. tall by 24ins. wide.

'Pandora's Box' A cute, miniature hosta with 2in. long, white centered leaves surrounded by blue-green margins. 4-6ins. tall by 12ins. wide.

'Piedmont Gold' Considered by many to be the best gold variety. Large, quilted, heavily veined, gold leaves form a wide mound. Near- white flowers on 26ins. scapes in summer. 26ins. tall by 36ins. wide.

plantaginea 'Aphrodite'     Large mound of shiny green foliage and double double, fragrant , white flowers in Aug. 24ins high by 60ins. wide. Choice.

plantaginea var. grandiflora (August Lily) A plant of great beauty in both flower and foliage. Forms a large mound of shiny, apple-green, heart-shaped leaves, 2'h x nearly 5'w. In August, large, trumpet-shaped, very fragrant, pure white flowers bloom on 2-2½' scapes. Photo shows a planting at the 'Mount' in Stockbridge, MA.

plantaginea 'Venus'  Extra double, white flowers in August.

'Praying Hands'  This 14" high by 16" wide clump resembles upward facing hands folded in prayer—perhaps begging a voracious slug for mercy? The narrow green, crinkled leaves are bordered with a band of creamy yellow. Lavender flowers bloom on 18" scapes in late summer.

'Red October'  Long, narrow leaves are blue-green on top and whitish underneath. The leaf petioles are red, with the color extending up into the lower portion of the leaf veins. Lavender flowers on attractive reddish-purple scapes.

'Regal Splendor'  A sport of 'Krossa Regal', with the same wonderfully tall flower scapes, up to 60". Leaves are a frosty blue-green with a white margin, very upright. Vase-shaped, 33"h x 70"w. Excellent specimen.

'Remember Me'  A sport of 'June' with leaves emerging yellow with a narrow, dark blue-green margin that subtly washes towards the midrib. Centers brighten to white in summer. Bay State Perennial has donated a portion of our cost for the purchase of these plants to the Grand Rapids affiliate of the Susan G Komen Foundation which is working to find a cure for breast cancer.

'Royal Standard' ( H. plantaginea x H. sieboldiana). A large mound of bright green foliage, with many fragrant, white flowers in August. It was the first hosta ever patented, (registered in 1964), and what was great about it then, is still great today; fast growing into large attractive clumps, with large numbers of white fragrant flowers. A single plant can produce more than 1000 flowers over the long, 3½ week bloom period. Blooms mid Aug. – early Sept. One of the most sun tolerant hostas, capable of withstanding 3-4 hrs. of direct sunlight. All day sun is too intense and plants will burn unless shielded from the hottest, afternoon sun. Pest free. Should be considered for its fragrance alone.

'Sagae' A most impressive and desirable hosta with a large, upright, vase-shaped form and heavy textured, chalky-green, 2ft. leaves with a wide creamy margin. Lavender flowers in July. 28ins. tall by 4ft. wide at maturity. Holder of many awards.

'Shazaam' New Wedge-shaped habit, with heavily corrugated, dark green leaves, surrounded by a dramatic creamy-white margin. 12ins. tall by 2ft. wide.

'Stir Fry' Dark green, slightly ruffled leaves with a distinctive, twisted tip. 12ins. tall by 3ft. wide with deep lavender flowers on tall, 3ft., scapes in late summer.

'Striptease'   Heart-shaped leaves have broad, dark blue-green margins surrounding a wide chartreuse center, with very fine white streaks between the two colors; violet flowers. Makes a gorgeous, medium-sized specimen, 16" tall by 20" wide.

'Sum and Substance'  A giant hosta whose leaf color varies with sun exposure from light green to chartreuse to gold. Good slug resistence. Sun tolerant. Pale lavender flowers. 36ins. tall by 48ins. wide.

'Sun Power' Brilliant gold leaves, twisted and of better than average substance. Color is brightest when grown in some sun. Uproght vase-shaped of arching habit. Pale lavender flowers. 24ins. tall by 40ins. wide.

'Titanic' New A sport of 'Sum and Substance', so you know it's big! Large, glossy, nearly round, 12in. wide leaves are dark green with greenish yellow margins, lightly corrugated. Pale lavender flowers in mid to late summer.

'Tokudama Aureo-nebulosa'  Parent to 'Blue Shadows', this hosta is highly prized by hosta-lovers. Cupped and heavily puckered leaves have a blue-green margin and a chartreuse-changing-to-gold center, with pale green and blue-green streaking. Takes a while to reach its mature size of 12-18" high by 2-3' wide, but well worth the wait.

'Tokudama Flavocircinalis' Heavily corrugated blue-green leaves with an irregular gold margin display thick substance. Resembles a medium-sized 'Frances Williams', reaching 14-18"h by 2-4'w. Near white flowers bloom on 25" stems.

'Tom Schmid'   A sport of 'Krossa Regal' with its parents large, upright, vase-shaped form. Leaves are blue -green with a pure white margin.

'Touch of Class'   This tetraploid sport of 'June' has more upright leaves with heavier substance, but the same lovely coloration: blue-green leaves with striking yellow-gold centers and green streaking. To 16" tall, with lavender flowers on 22" scapes in mid-summer.