Hosta
Hosta 'St. Paul'

Hosta 'Sagae'

Hosta 'Silk Road' PP#19,835

Hosta 'Silver Moon'
(T. Goad, NR) M-L 'St. Paul' is a sport of 'Paul's Glory'. It features thick gold heart-shaped leaves bordered by a wide blue-green margin. Pale lavender flowers in early summer. (AHS, 1987) L 'Sagae' displays large, semi-upright wavy, frosty blue leaves with creamy yellow margins that lightens to creamy-white when grown in direct sunlight. Pale lavender flowers from mid-July to August. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2000! NEW! (Shady Oaks Nursery, 2009) M This sport of 'Silk Kimono' shows variegated foliage of deep dark green center and wide creamy-yellow to creamy-white margins that take up about 1/2 of the leaf area. The leaves are broad with an upright vase-shaped plant habit. Pale lavender bell-shaped flowers bloom mid summer. Asexual propagation prohibited by law. (Shady Oaks Nursery, 2007) S This 'Maekawa' x 'Blue Moon' hybrid features slightly cupped leaves that have a good, powdery-blue color. It also features dramatic silver coloration on the undersides of the leaves. A great candidate for the front of the border. Pale lavender flowers in late summer.

Hosta 'Simply Sharon'

Hosta 'Sky Dancer'

Hosta 'Slim and Trim'

Hosta 'Smokey Bear'
(R. Benedict/B. Kuk, 2004) L Large mound of broad, oblong-ovate shaped leaves have narrow gold centers with blue-green margins. Leaves are sometimes cupped and moderately corrugated with very thick substance. Near-white flowers bloom from mid to late June. Relatively new to the hosta world. (D. Van Eechaute, 2003) M This H. pycnophylla hybrid has large spade-shaped gray-blue leaves that form an upright spreading clump. Lavender flowers open in late summer. A nice addition to the shady border. (R. Benedict, NR) Mini-Very Small Hosta 'Slim and Trim' is a seldom encountered "Herb" Benedict seedling of 'Purple Verticillated Elf''. The 1-inch by 5-inch long medium blue, elongated leaves form a clump 6-inches tall by 12 to 14 inches across. Lavender flowers top the vigorous clump in late summer. (O. Petryszyn, NR) L This seedling selection produces a wide mound of heavily corrugated blue-green foliage. The broad ovate to oblong-ovate leaves are deeply lobed and have a slight tip. A good substance hosta. Near-white flowers bloom from late June into July.

Hosta 'So Sweet'

Hosta 'Spartan Arrow'

Hosta 'Spilt Milk'

Hosta 'Stained Glass'
(P. Aden, 1986) M Glossy green leaves with wide white margins are one of the many attributes of 'So Sweet'. Large very fragrant white flowers in late summer, an incredible growth rate and sun tolerance helped make 'So Sweet' the 1996 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! (G.R. Goodwin, 2000) VS This delightful introduction features shiny dark-green leaves that are incredibly rippled. The compact clump is topped by masses of lavender flowers. With its vigorous growth rate and compact size, 'Spartan Arrow' lends itself for edging or use in the rock garden. A 'Permanent Wave' hybrid. (M. Seaver, 1999) M-L 'Spilt Milk' features white streaks and splashes that spill over green heart shaped leaves. A beautiful and unique collector's hosta makes a conversation piece in any collection. The plant has wrinkled and textured leaves typical of 'Tokudama' derivatives. (Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) M-L A sport of 'Guacamole', this plant exhibits the same rapid growth rate and mounding form. It differs by displaying its variegation earlier in the spring and maintaining a much brighter, brilliant gold throughout the season. Prominent veins throughout the leaf gives it a "stained glass window" effect. Large fragrant near-white flowers perfume the garden in August. 2006 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!

Hosta 'Stiletto'

Hosta 'Striptease'

Hosta 'Sugar and Spice'

Hosta 'Sum & Substance'
(P. Aden, 1987) S Long, narrow, wavy leaves with thin white margins, make 'Stiletto' a distinctive small hosta. A stoloniferous growth habit lends itself well to use in borders as well as an edging plant. Funnel-shaped purple striped flowers in late summer. (R. & C. Thompson, 1991) M A sport of 'Gold Standard', it has a wider dark green margin. It was named 'Striptease' because a white strip appears between the green and gold area. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2005. (M. Zilis, 2003) M This selection is a vigorous sport of 'Invincible'. H. 'Sugar and Spice' has glossy, medium-green leaves with a bright creamy-white edge. The medium-sized mound has good sun tolerance and is topped by fragrant lavender flowers in August.

(P. Aden, 1980) L The immense leaves of the classic 'Sum and Substance' make it the most popular gold hosta ever introduced. Some sun is required to draw out the best coloration. Lavender flowers complement the foliage in midsummer. American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year 2004!

Hosta 'Summer Warrior'

Hosta 'Sun Power'

Hosta 'Sunshine Glory'
Hosta 'Sweet Innocence'

NEW! (R. Goodwin, 2000) L 'Summer Warrior' displays upright, greenish-yellow shiny leaves with heavily rippled margin. This moderate growth hosta produces lavender flowers early summer.

(P. Aden, 1986) L One of the very best gold hostas. This hosta features unique twisted and pointed golden leaves which adds style and class to the shady landscape. 'Sun Power' holds its color well when exposed to a considerable amount of sun. Orchid flowers in early summer.

 (K. Vaughn, 1982) L Fabulous large green leaves are wonderfully corrugated and edged with a wide gold margin. Near white flowers top the clump in early summer. Well suited for the middle to back of the hosta border. Choice! (Shady Oaks Nursery, NR) M Hosta 'Sweet Innocence' is the tetraploid form of 'Fragrant Bouquet'. 'Sweet Innocence' has heart-shaped apple-green leaves with a wider leaf margin. On mature plants, the leaves are dome-shaped rather than flat like 'Fragrant Bouquet'. The large, fragrant, near-white flowers in late summer have wider petals than 'Fragrant Bouquet'
'Sweet Innocence' flower
Hosta 'Tears of Joy'
Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini'
Hosta 'The Shining'
Large fragrant near-white flowers perfume the late summer air, and have wider petals than 'Fragrant Bouquet. (Sebright Gardens, 2005) Mini Medium-green, folded, lance-shaped leaves are somewhat reminiscent of 'Praying Hands'. Vigorous grower. Tiny purple flowers in midsummer. Excellent for use in troughs and rock gardens. (E. Elslager, 2000) Mini A charming miniature hosta with tiny wedge-shaped yellow leaves that change to cream and are margined with a dark green edge. Diminutive lavender flowers hover above the clump in mid- to late summer. (Shady Oaks Nursery, 2006) M-L H. 'The Shining' is the solid gold-yellow counterpart to 'Cathedral Windows'. The large luminescent leaves form the back drop to the large, fragrant pale lavender flowers in late summer. Morning light draws out the best yellow leaf color.
Hosta 'Thunderbolt' PP#14,232

Hosta 'Tick Tock'

Hosta 'Tickle Me Pink'

Hosta 'Titanic' PP#12,402
(Hawksridge Farms, NR) M-L A sport from H. sieboldiana 'Elegans'. The very thick, rubbery-blue leaves have a gold flash down the center of each leaf which turns creamy-white later in the season. Near-white flowers in early summer. Cannot ship outside North America. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.

(E. Kipplen, NR) S 'Tick Tock' forms a nice compact mound of yellow leaves surrounded by dark green margin. With its smaller size and good growth rate, it is ideal for use as an edging plant in the woodland garden. Pale lavender flowers open in midsummer. A 'Gold Drop' Sport.

NEW! (B. & D. Stegeman/Hack, 2006) S-M A cross between 'One Man's Treasure' x 'Squash Casserole'. Bright yellow leaves with red tips emerge in spring on red petioles. The red brushes across the shiny back of the leaf. By fall the leaves have turned to yellowish-green and the unique redish-purple flowers bloom late summer. A great specimen for a collector's treasure.

(Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) L This majestic sport of the popular 'Sum and Substance' features a wide gold edge against a dark green center. The dramatic variegation, makes it a lovely specimen plant. Pale lavender flowers in mid to late summer. Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
About the Hosta descriptions:
Mature Clump Heights: Mini (Mini less than 6 inches); VS (Very Small - 6 to 10 inches); S (Small - 10 to 15 inches); M (Medium - 15 to 22 inches); L (Large - greater than 22 inches). These sizes are approximate and will vary with soil conditions, climate and other environmental factors. Hardy in zones 3 to 9. The hybridizer and year of registration is listed in the description.