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.

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

‘American Halo’    Large sport of 'Northern Halo' with dark blue-green leaves with white margins. A large, dramatic specimen to brighten the shady garden. 24" tall by 72".

‘Atlantis’    A large growing sport of H. ‘Abba Dabba Do’ featuring long, dark green, ruffled leaves with a dramatic golden-yellow margin. In time, this vigorous selection can form a majestic clump up to 5 ft. wide. Light lavender flowers in midsummer.

‘Barbara Ann’    A sport of H. s. 'Elegans' form Great Britain. Forms a large, stunning clump of thick, corrugated, blue-green leaves ringed by an extra wide creamy white margin. Near white flowers in summer. Foliage mounds to 20" high forming a large symmetrical clump. .

‘Big Top’     Large, upright clumps of blue-green foliage with leaves measuring 14” across. Leaves exhibit a thick substance making them especially slug resistant. Off white flowers bloom in July on 20” scapes. Foliage mounds to 30” high by 40” 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’    Large, corrugated, blue-green leaves develop into large, impressive, vase-shaped clumps 30" tall by 40" wide. Unlike many other blue leafed hosta, 'Blue Hawaii' holds its blue color well into the season, even in some sunlight.

‘Blue Ivory’      An exciting new sport of H. ‘Halcyon’ that produces medium-sized mounds with thick, spade-shaped, glaucous leaves that have a very wide, white margin. In summer, the center deepens in color creating a striking, high contrast display. An added bonus is the slug resistance afforded by the thick textured foliage. Pale lavender flowers bloom on 24” scapes in July.  Clumps mound to 16” with a 30” spread.

‘Blue Mammoth’     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’ (miniature)    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.

‘Blue Umbrella’     Immense! The 4ft. clumps of shiny blue-green leaves has been recognized around the world as one of the best. Blue color in spring turning deep, dark green on the upper surface and powdery blue on the underside. Rapid growth rate. Pale lavender flowers on 32in. scapes in June.

‘Brother Stefan’    Forms a large clump of thick, heavily corrugated, puckered leaves. Spring leaves are chartreuse with a blue margin. Mature leaves are gold with a green margin. 20ins. A large hosta, 24ins. high. Blooms early summer with near-white flowers.

Captian Kirk’    A sport of H. 'Gold Standard' with wide, dark green, heavily substanced leaves with a broad golden band painted down the center.  Similar to H. 'Striptease' but with a wider leaf and a larger gold band in the center. Holds color well through the season. 20" tall by 36" wide.

‘Cherish’    A sport of H. 'Baby Bunting', this mini hosta has small, round, yellow leaves with irregular green margins that seep into the yellow centers. Only 6ins. high. Tiny purple, bell-shaped flowers in July. Zone 3.

‘Cherry Tart’ New     Small, with prominent red leaf petioles carrying narrow, heart-shaped leaves that emerge bright chartreuse and intensify to bright yellow in summer. Lavender flowers in summer. Foliage reaches from 6-12" high depending on conditions.

‘Corkscrew’     Glossy, narrow, twisted and contorted leaves similar to H. ‘Praying Hands’ but with even more exaggerated contortion. Foliage mounds to 9” and 20” scapes carry lavender flowers in Sept.

‘Dancing Queen’    Very unique yellow hosta that emerges bright yellow and remains yellow all season, unlike many so-called yellows that emerge chartreuse or turn chartreuse in summer. The large leaves display a prominent pie crust edge. Pale lavender flowers. Foliage mounds to 18” and spreads to 28”. 

‘Dawn’s Early Light’ New     Brilliant lemon yellow leaves are corrugated and ruffled, gradually becoming chartreuse as summer wears on. One of the brightest golden yellow forms and, the leaves do not scorch. Develops a foliage mound 2’ high by 3’ wide with 30” flower scapes with lavender flowers in summer.

‘Delta Dawn’         A large hosta that really makes a statement with thick, olive-green leaves that have very wide, irregular, ivory margins. Leaves fade to chartreuse and become quilted as they mature. Grows to 20" tall and 30" wide. Flared, pale lavender flowers bloom on 24" scapes in early summer. Zone 3.

‘Devil’s Advocate’ New

‘Earth Angel’   From 'Blue Angel', this is the first large, blue-leaved hosta to boast white margins! An eye-catching variegated form whose large, blue, heart-shaped leaves are generously edged with a wide creamy-white border. This is a large hosta with foliage mounding to 3’ with a 4-5’ width. 4’ scapes carry white flowers in summer.

‘Empress Wu’ New     Said to be the largest known hosta in commerce! Makes an eye-popping focal point with huge, thick, dark green, deeplly veined leaves forming a massive upright clump, 3-4' high with pale reddish violet flowers blooming just above the foliage in early summer. Really Big!

‘Extasy’     Small to medium sized clumps with creamy-white wedge-shaped leaves bordered with wide, blue-green edges. Only 10" high by 17" wide forming a dense, tight mound with leaves held upright on stout petioles. Lavender flowers in summer.

‘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.

‘Fire Island’     Brilliant yellow leaves have pale red petioles leading up into the base of the leaves. The intense spring color makes this a popular choice for mixed Hosta collections. Foliage darkens to chartreuse in the summer. Lavender flowers in summer. Good slug resistance! Grows 10-14” tall and up to 20” wide.

‘First Frost’ New    A sport of 'Halcyon' with the same intense blue-green leaves, but with the added attraction of gold margins that change to pure white in summer. Foliage is thick textured and remains attractive till the "first frost". 16ins. high by 28ins. wide. A durable hosta, attractive enough for specimen use, and tough enough for massing as a sturdy groundcover.

‘First Mate’     A 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.

‘Francee’      Crisp, dark green, heart-shaped leaves edged with a clean, narrow, white border. Looks good and grows well in most situations, even in sun where the color does not fade. Still one of the best for mass plantings and general landscape use.

‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ (miniature)     The long awaited sport of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ with tiny, round, blue-green leaves with a broad white border. 7” tall by 12” wide. Short scapes carry lavender flowers in summer.

‘Fujibotan’     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 lending high interest to any arrangement. Dark green leaves. 26ins. tall.

‘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. Mature plants are eye-catching specimens that grab attention in the part shade garden.

‘Halcyon’   A mid sized hosta with lanced-shaped, frosty blue leaves that become thick textured and resistant to slugs. Its earned a solid reputation for its long season of appeal and consistent, trouble free performance as both a specimen and as a shady ground cover.  14" high x 24" wide. Pale lavender flowers rise 18" above the foliage in mid summer. 

‘Hanky Panky’    A choice hosta with spring foliage that’s 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.

‘Ice Prancer’    Very thick, frosty blue, heavily rippled leaves form medium to large, slug resistent clumps, 20ins. tall. Beautiful! 

‘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 a large Hosta that at maturity can 2ft. high by 6ft. wide.

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

‘Little Treasure’ New    A sport of ‘Little Jay’ with small, pointed leaves with very wide, blue green margins and a creamy white center. Leaves have excellent substance. Lavender flowers are carried on contrasting, cream colored scapes, mid-summer. 6” high by 10” wide.

‘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’     Elongated, heart-shaped, rich green leaves with beautifully ruffled edges, and red petioles. The white undersides of the leaves contribute to the subtle beauty of this distinctive hosta. A beautiful medium sized plant worthy of specimen use. Also a standout in mixed hosta collections. Lavender flowers in late summer. 

‘Mighty Mouse’   A sport of 'Blue Mouse Ears" with small, mouse ear-shaped leaves that emerge blue-green with a bright creamy yellow edge and, by summer, turn grey-green with a creamy white edge. Very thick suhstance. Lavender flowers on perfectly proportioned scapes in mid summer. 8" tall by 12" wide.

‘Miss Linda Smith’  Lots of purple in the mix here! First of all the medium sized, thick textured, blue-green leaves are carried on dramatic dark purple petioles. The color scheme is extended to the purple scapes that bloom with light purple flowers from late July into Aug. 16” tall by 30” wide.

‘Maui Buttercup’ New    One of the best yellow hostas with 5", bright gold, rounded, cupped and corrugated leaves. Leaves are of heavy substance and show good slug resistance. Small, mounding to 10" high with near white flowers rising 18" above the foliage in mid summer. A real charmer that has become my favorite in the "small, yellow-leaved, indestructable" category!

‘Pamela Lee’    Just a tad too big for miniature status but still a very cute small hosta with small, spade-shaped, glaucous, leaves with blue-green centers and lighter green margins. Foliage to 10” high by 24” wide. From John O’Brien. 

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

‘Paradise Expectations’     Yet another beautiful sport of H sieboldiana 'Great Expectations' with large, heart-shaped, powdery-blue leaves with wide yellow margins. Near white flowers in summer. Large growing. Foliage mounds to 29” high by 58” wide. Zone 3.

‘Parhelion’ New

‘Patriot’    A medium-size hosta that is an improved sport of H. fort. 'Francee'. It has green leaves with wider white edges than 'Francee' and grows 15ins. tall by 36ins. wide. Lavender flowers bloom on 24in. stems in midsummer. One of the best white edged form. Shows some sun tolerance.

plantaginea 'Aphrodite'    This beautiful selection of the August Lily forms large mounds of shiny, apple-green leaves that serve as the launching pad for the 24-30” flower scapes that are loaded with tons of double, pure white, fragrant flowers in August. This Hosta is greatly valued more for its beautiful, fragrant flowers and should be planted where its delicious scent can be fully enjoyed.

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.

'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.

‘Rainforest Sunrise’   A choice small Hosta with thick fluorescent gold leaves surrounded by a dark green edge. Leaves are thick and leathery,(slug proof), and beautifully corrugated. Grows 8” high by 16” wide, with 24” flower scapes carrying purple flowers in summer.

‘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.

‘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.

‘Sara’s Sensation’New    Thick, heavily corrugated gold leaves with a blu-green center. Showy white flowers in June over medium to large clumps with a pleasing horizontal form.

‘Shazaam’     Wedge-shaped, heavily corrugated, dark green leaves, sharply outlined by a dramatic creamy-white margin. 12ins. tall by 2ft. wide.

sieboldiana ‘Elegans’    Very large, blue, cupped and quilted round leaves. White flowers in early summer. An older variety that has withstood the test of time and is still very popular with gardeners. Forms a large mound of blue leaves, up to 3’ tall by 4’ wide.

sieboldiana '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.

‘Sleeping Beauty’     A sport of 'Halcyon' with frosty blue-green foliage edged in cream. Leaves remain colorful through the season. 'Halcyon' is a legendary cultivar in the annals of Hostadom and now it’s available in this great new variegated version. 14" tall and spreading, with pale lavender flowers in mid to 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.

‘Sum of All’ New

‘Summer Lovin’ New      A sport of 'Summer Breeze' that mounds to 22" high by 48" wide, piling on layer after layer of dark green corrugated leaves edged with a wide golden border. Tall, 30" scapes carry pale lavender flowers in early summer. Forms a vigorous and impressive clump.

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

‘Thunderbolt’     Another terrific sport of H. s. 'Elegans' with thick textured, wide, blue leaves with a flashy gold streak down the center of each leaf. 18" tall by 26" wide with near white flowers in summer. A striking, medium sized Hosta.

tokudama ‘Aureonebulosa’     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 ‘Blue Shadows’     A beautiful Hosta, highly regarded by gardeners everywhere for its heart-shaped, thick-textured and heavily corrugated leaves. Leaf centers are colored chartreuse to pale green surrounded by a broad, blue-green margin that streaks into the chartreuse centers. The leaf texture is amazingly thick, with the consistency of rawhide that's practically impenetrable to slugs. Slow growing but highly sought after for its unique appearance. Young plants don't do it justice. We have a mature specimen in our border that draws admirers like bees to honey. 18" high by 42" wide. Near white flowers in June on 24" scapes. 

tokudama ‘Flavocircinalis'    Heavily corrugated blue-green leaves with an irregular gold margin display thick substance. Leaves are broad, heart-shaped with a tendency to curl at the edges developing a very attractive cupped configuration. Medium sized, reaching 14-18"h by 2-3'w. Near white flowers bloom on 25" stems. Both this cultivar and t. ‘Aureonebulosa always receive lots of attention from nursery visitors. 

‘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.