Hosta
Hosta 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'
Hosta 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis'

Hosta 'Tongue Twister'

Hosta 'Tortifrons'
(F. Maekawa/A.H.S., 1987) M Spectacular cup-shaped heavy textured leaves are streaked yellow, margined by a blue-green edge. Heavily corrugated leaves are slug resistant. White flowers in early summer. A perfect companion to 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis'. (F. Maekawa/A.H.S., 1987) M This classic favorite features heart-shaped blue-green leaves with irregular gold margins. It has all the wonderful puckering and heavy substance associated with the tokudama hostas. Near white flowers grace the clump in early summer.

NEW! (R. Solberg, 2008) S With excellent vigor and substance, this little hosta loods great from spring to frost. The deep green leaves twist upward forming an upright clump. An excelent substitute for the slower growing Hosta 'Corkscrew'. Light lavender flowers on that develop into purple seed pods in fall.

(Japan, NR) Mini This Japanese selection of H. 'Tardiflora' has glossy dark green leaves that are twisted as though the plant has been electrocuted. A unique collector's plant suitable for rock gardens or trough gardens. Grows to size 6 inches by 6 inches. Hardy in Zone 4 to 9.

Hosta 'Touch of Class' PP#13,080

Hosta 'Twist of Lime'

Hosta 'Victory'

Hosta 'Vulcan'
(Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) M This sharp slug resistant hosta, tetraploid form of 'June', emerges in the spring with intense blue leaves with a gold flame in the leaf center. A green pattern occurs where the gold and blue overlap. The leaves have an incredible thick substance and held more upright than 'June'. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. (P. Banyai/R.Solberg, 1991) S This wonderful sport of 'Lemon Lime' belongs in every collection! Yellow leaves are bordered by a dark green narrow margin. Vigorous growth rate and small habit lend it to many uses in shady landscapes. Lavender flowers in midsummer. (Zillis/Solberg, 2003) L This majestic sport of Hosta nigrescens 'Elatier' features broad green leaves edged with a nice white margin. The upright spreading habit and growth size lends itself for use as a specimen. A choice selection destined to be a classic. Pale lavender flowers on arching scapes top the clump in July.
(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2007) M-L This sport of 'Captain Kirk' has creamy-white leaves with dark green margins. Golden-yellow streaks occur along the interior margins where the white and green overlap. 'Vulcan' has a vigorous growth rate for a white-centered hosta. Pale lavender flowers bloom in mid to late summer. Classy!

Hosta 'Waukon Water'

Hosta 'Whirlwind'

Hosta 'Winter Warrior'
Hosta 'Wolverine'
NEW! Hosta 'Waukon Water' M (Bob Axmere, NR) This medium sized blue seedling has thick, heart-shaped, dark blue, heavily substanced leaves. Pale lavender flowers bloom on branching scapes mid summer. For partial shade to shade.
 (J. Kupla, 1989) M This incredible sport of 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' features very streaky yellowish-white flares encircled by very dark green margins. The variegation is most pronounced in the spring. Lavender flowers in midsummer. A very popular selection.
(G.R. Goodwin, 2005) M Dark green rounded leaves of 'Winter Warrior' are margined with a lightly rippled wide creamy-white margin. Near white flowers with striped lavender intervening open in early summer.
(J. & J. Wilkins, 1995) M 'Wolverine' combines beautiful gold edged blue, lance shaped leaves with a rapid growth rate. Lavender flowers occur in August above an attractive mound of gently arching foliage. 'Wolverine' is an essential hosta for any collection.
Hosta 'Yesteday's Memories' Hosta 'Zounds' About the Hosta descriptions:
(Shady Oaks Nursery, 2005) L This sport of 'Squash Casserole' exhibits the same rapid growth rate and vigor of its parent, and has variegation to boot! Large oval leaves have a yellow-gold coloration with a dark green edge. Masses of lavender flowers top the large clump in midsummer. Nice!
(P. Aden, 1978) L Bright gold heavily textured heart-shaped leaves makes this an excellent choice to brighten up shady areas of the garden. The metallic gold puckered leaves of 'Zounds' seem to glow, especially in the evening. White flowers early in the season.
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.