Definitions that may help.
CORDATE: Heart-shaped. FLORIFEROUS: Blooming freely. GLAUCOUS: Whitened with minute powder. LUTESCENT: Turning yellow. OVATE: Egg-shaped, broad end at base. PETIOLE: The leaf stem. RUGOSE: Uneven leaf surface. SCAPE: Stem bearing flowers. UNDULATE: Wavy leaf or leaf margin. VIRIDESCENT: Turning green Sizes:
(D) = dwarf 3-6” (S) = small 6-12” (M) = medium 12-24”
(L) = large 24-34” (G/XL) = 34” +
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EBB TIDE (L) E. Elslager 97 The narrow rippled green leaves with streaky yellow margins that turn lighter through summer grow in an upright clump and cascade downward. Early near-white, funnel-shaped flowers$19.00
ELISABETH (L) K. Hensen 83 Green leaves that are ovate-cordate and have undulating margins. Light violet flowers with purple anthers approximately 2 inches long....$5.00
ELLERBROEK (M) Ellerbroek Sun loving deep green leaves with gold edges. Lavender flowers. A true necessity!........$5.00
ELVIS LIVES (M) Avent Unique wavy, tapered leaves of blue are held upright with gently wavy edges. A cross of H. Peter Pan and H. Green Fountain. Lavender flowers. The name and beauty, too!........$10.00
EMERALD EDGER (S) Zilis A great medium green compliment to Gold Edger......$12.00
EMERALD SCEPTOR (S) M. Zilis This sweet hosta is similar to H. Emerald Tiara except the yellow leaf center is much brighter with a subtle green edge. Purple flowers. Very striking!…$12.00
EMERALD TIARA (S/M) Gold centered leaves with medium green margins. Grows in neat mounds, fast. Purple flowers. Very attractive combination of color!..........$7.00
EMILY DICKINSON (M) Lachman Wide, very white margins surround a light green center. Delightfully fragrant purple flowers. A winner!.........$12.00
ENGLISH SUNRISE (M) Zilis This sport of H. June has bright gold leaves of heavy substance that soften to a medium green by mid-summer. Pale bluish lavender flowers........$13.00
ETERNAL FLAME (M) Hansen/ Shady Oaks ’99 This white-centered hosta holds its white variegation better than most Lavender flowers...................$14.00
EVENTIDE (M) W & E Lachman Heart-shaped, elongated leaves of green with narrow, white margin. Piecrust edge and forms an impressive mound.............$14.00
EVERLASTING LOVE (M) G. Johnson A hybrid of H. Neat Splash x H. Dorset Blue having bluish-green leaves that turn a dark green in mid-summer with a wide margin of creamy-yellow to white. Lavender flowers. ....$15.00
FANTABULOUS (L) Elslager 99 This hosta has sparkling green leaves with slightly rippled broad margins of creamy-white. Lavender flowers. Impressive!...$18.00
FIRST FROST (S) Scolnik/Solberg 02 This nice sport of H. Halcyon has blue leaves with gold margins that change to dark green with a creamy edge in the summer. Very pale lavender flowers. …$24.00
fortunei HYACINTHIANA (M) Grey-green leaves form a large mound. Lavender flowers. A tradition!.…..........$5.00
FRAGRANT BLUE (M) Frosty blue-colored leaves form an attractive mound. Fragrant white flowers..…$13.00
FRAGRANT FIRE (M-L) This is a variegated form of ’Old Faithful’ has large glossy green leaves with creamy yellow margins and grows upright. There’s some red on the petioles and flower scapes. Fragrant white flowers..................$15.00
FRANCEE (M) Klopping/AHS Very pleasing dark green, edged in white, heart-shaped leaves. Lavender flowers. One of the nicest!........$6.00
FRANCES WILLIAMS (M/L) Williams/C. Williams Large, round, metallic-blue-green, and puckered leaves with wide, irregular, golden borders. White flowers. Handsome, outstanding, and popular!…$8.00
FRIAR TUCK (L) This hosta has thick leaves with green centers and wide chartreuse margins$20.00
FRIED BANANAS (L) Solberg A newer hosta that grows in an open mound with gold, glossy leaves. You can grow this hosta in near full sun with no burning. Large, fragrant, lavender flowers...............$12.00
FRINGE BENEFIT (M) Aden Large, puckered, heart-shaped leaves with a wide white margin on blue-green base. Lavender flowers. Floriferous!..................$7.00
GARDEN DELIGHT (M) Zilis Medium green leaves with creamy white centers. Fragrant very pale lavender flowers.............$30.00
GAY BLADE (M) Lachman 88 This gray-green hosta has lance-shaped leaves that are wavy and white on edges with a little streaking toward middle. Lavender flowers....$9.00
GEISHA (S) Vaughn Chartreuse, flat, lance-shaped leaves with a green margin. Extremely glossy leaves have a twisting appearance growing in an upright form. Bell-shaped lavender flowers. Same as H. Ani Machi...$9.00
GILT BY ASSOCIATION (M) K. Walek 00 This unique seedling of H. pycnophylla has purple petioles that lead up to leaves with ruffled margins and white backs, and start out bright gold, then turn to lime green as the season progresses. And with time, the clump will display leaves of various shades of green. Almost blue flowers....................$34.00
GLACIER CASCADE (L) Zilis/Cross 99 This hosta grows in an upright, flowing mound of lance-shaped, medium green leaves with white backs. Lavender-striped flowers..........$20.00
GLORIOSA (M) Krossa IRA 86 Leaves are a medium green and oval, tapering to a point, with a narrow white margin. With maturity, the leaves will become darker green with a little wider margin. It has a dense clumping habit. Lavender flowers............$6.00
GLORY (M) Savory Beautiful heart shaped, bright yellow leaves that make a mound. Slight ruffling around edges. Purple flowers. Outstanding!................$11.00
GOLD DROP (S) Anderson Chartreuse heart-shaped leaves turn dull gold. Uniform, dense mound needs some sun for good color. 3/4 sun. White flowers. Rapid growth$5.00
GOLD EDGER (S/M) Aden Chartreuse to gold heart-shaped leaves. Fast growing and pest resistant, takes 3/4 sun. Lavender flowers. A favorite for edging!..............$5.00
GOLD REGAL (L) Aden ’74 This lovely hosta has nice uniform leaves of green that turn more golden in June and July. Tolerates morning or evening sun well. Bell-shaped purple flowers….$8.00
GOLD STANDARD (M) Banyai 76 An AHS multiple award winner. Morning sun brings out the best of these light gold leaves with a dark green margin and streaks of white. Holds color all season and grows rapidly. Lavender flowers. One of the best!..................$7.00
GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY (L) Holly 68 Shiny, deep green leaves start out gold-green in spring. Lavender flowers. Great anniversary gift!....................$6.00
GOLDEN GATE (L) Brincka/Petryszyn 94 Very large shiny gold leaves that are thick and pointed. Early blooming lavender flowers.........$22.00
GOLDEN MEADOWS This absolutely gorgeous hosta has leaves that twist and pucker. The leaves have large chartreuse-gold centers edged with dark green, along with paler green streaks. This hosta is sun-tolerant with the centers turn whiter with increased sun exposure. Lavender flowers…$12.00
GOLDEN NUGGET (M) This hosta has nicely cupped, bright gold leaves of excellent substance. Pale lavender flowers...............$9.00
GOLDEN ORIOLE (M) Smith/BHHS 88 Bright gold leaves that holds color through mid-summer, then changes to a medium green by August. Pale lavender flowers....$11.00
GOLDEN TIARA (S/M) Savory 77 Light green centers edged with gold. Award winner; 7th in National Popularity. Fast multiplier. Lavender flowers. Choice!..............$5.00
GOLDEN WAFFLES (M) Aden This hosta has light gold leaves that are wavy. Can tolerate some sun. White flowers.......$12.00
GOOD AS GOLD (M) Aden This hosta forms a nice even mound of fine light gold leaves that have a chartreuse shadowing. Pale orchid flowers...................$6.00
takahashii GOSAN (M) Shiny green leaves with lightly rippled margins; deeply veined. Purple flowers..........$12.00
GOSAN SUNPROOF (M-L) Schmid Vase-shaped, large green leaves are sun tolerant...................$16.00
GRANARY GOLD (M) Smith/BHHS 88 Wide, cordate yellow-gold leaves; lavender flowers; brings shine to a dark area. Absolutely lovely!..$10.00
GRAND MASTER (M) Aden Heavy substanced, blue-green leaves with narrow, irregular margin. Heavy rugose leaves. Light lavender flowers......$9.00
GRAND TIARA (M) Pollock 91 Chartreuse leaves with dark green centers; margin is wider than Golden Tiara. Bell-shaped, purple-striped flowers. Very popular!.........$9.00
GREEN VELVETEEN (L) Klehm Impressive large, satiny, shiny leaves that are only slightly wavy and a
medium green. Really super! Light lavender flowers...$8.00
GREEN WEDGE (M) Aden Deep green leaves turning lighter with more light. White flowers......$10.00
GREY GHOST (L) Solberg 00 This is a very unusual sport of H. Blue Angel that starts out nearly white in the spring, after that turns gold, and finally goes blue. Near-white flowers...........…...$24.00
GROUND MASTER (S/M) Aden White edged, medium green, wavy leaves. Rapid growing, 3/4 sun. Lavender leaves. Excellent!.......$6.00
GUACAMOLE (M) Solberg A wonderful sport of H. Fragrant Bouquet, its golden leaves are edged in soft green. Prefers some sun. Large fragrant lavender flowers...$13.00
HALYCON (M) Smith Blue-green leaves are ovate and flat. White bell-shaped flowers...................$8.00
HEART BROKEN (D-S) Zilis/Solberg ’02 This yellowish hosta is similar to ’Cheatin’ Heart’ but later turns green. Lavender flowers.......$18.00
HEART’S CONTENT (M) A very dark green heart-shaped leaf with heavy corrugation and wide white edge. Lavender flowers...............$11.00
HEARTACHE (M) Benedict Yellow heart-shaped leaves have chartreuse tones appearing late in season. Wavy, cupped, and rugose with heavy substance. Lavender flowers. Lovely!$12.00
HEARTSONG (M) Walters Heart-shaped, green-blue leaves with creamy white edge. Makes an exceptionally beautiful clump. Lavender flowers...........$8.00
HILLBILLY BLUES (S) Avent 99 This H. Hadspen Blue hybrid forms a flat-growing rosette of powder blue, deeply-veined leaves about 3 feet wide. Lavender flowers in late summer..............$16.00
HIRAO MAJESTY (L) (Hirao/Ruh) Large green leaves with wavy edges. Lavender flowers...........$8.00
HONEYBELLS (M) Cumming The extremely fragrant white blossoms make this hosta a must have. It is very fast growing and this one just has personality!........$5.00
HONEY MOON (S) Anderson 82 Heart-shaped gold leaves with a satiny sheen. Lavender flowers.$5.00
ICE CREAM (S) R. Rossing 98 This sport of H. Vanilla Cream has dark green leaves with a gold margin. Pale lavender flowers..................$13.00
INDEPENDENCE DAY (L) Wade Greenish-gold leaves with an irregular gold edge..$18.00
INNISGLOW (M) This is a nice bright gold hosta of heavily corrugated leaves that are slug resistant. Near white flowers.$13.00
INNISWOOD (M/L) Inniswood Botanical Gardens NR Chartreuse with a green margin, cordate and rugose leaves; rapidly multiplies. Award winner. White flowers. Sensational!.............$14.00
INVINCIBLE (S/M) Aden 86 Wedge-shaped, unusually bright, glossy green leaves have great substance. Fragrant lavender flowers. You will admire this one!....$7.00
IRON GATE DELIGHT (M) Sellers IRA/1981 Medium green, streaked yellow and white, cordate, flat leaves. Funnel-shaped, lavender flowers. Delightful!....$11.00
IRON GATE GLAMOUR (L) Sellers This one has large green leaves, neatly edged in creamy white. Heavy substance. Fragrant lavender flowers. A winner!.............$10.00
ISLAND CHARM (D) Rasmussen/Malloy This is a special dwarf hosta with yellow centered leaves (will change to white in more sun) that have green margins and reddish petioles. Lavender flowers...........$13.00
JADE BEAUTY (M/L) Zilis 88 Green leaves on a vigorous plant. One of the best green hostas. Funnel-shaped lavender flowers. Outstanding!.....$5.00
JADE SCEPTOR (M) Zilis An all-green cordate, rugose leafed hosta. Purple flowers....................$5.00
JANET (M) Shugart/O’Hara 81 Thin dark green edge surrounds light yellowish white center, turning near white in mid-season. Does better in full shade. Lavender flowers. Very lovely!....$9.00
JOKER (L) Van Vliet/Klijn en Co. Holland A mutation of H. ‘fortunei Hyacinthina’ that is gray-green leafed with yellow margins and streaks in the spring only.............$8.00
JULIA (M) White Blue-green centers are edged in cream, changing to equally attractive centers edged in white. Lavender flowers. Wow!$9.00
JUNE (M) NEO Plants, Ltd. 91 Striking blue-green border with golden center. Some streaking; thick substance. Violet flared flowers. A cutie!..................$13.00
JUNIOR MISS (D/S) R. Klehm 99 This is a cute little sport of “Sitting Pretty”. The broad lance-shaped leaves have a dark green center edged in creamy gold. STRIKING color on a vigorous, charming plant.....$11.00
KATHRYN LEWIS (M) Lewis This is a great gold sport of H. Halcyon that has a striking dark blue-green edge. In the morning sun, the gold color intensifies. Lavender flowers….........$14.00
KIWI BLACK MAGIC (M) Sligh 99 A hybrid of H. sieboldiana x H. ventricosa having dark green leaves of heavy substance. Dark purple flowers...........$12.00
KIWI FULL MONTY (M) B. Sligh ’00 Sport of ’Striptease’ with frosty blue edge and bluish-green center, plus a very fine white border. Lavender flowers...$22.00
KIWI SKYSCRAPER (XL) This ’Sagae’ hybrid has wonderful blue leaves with good substance that grow upright. Lavender flowers....$18.00
KNOCKOUT (S) Aden 86 Wide yellow-cream margins on a deep green base; some streaking. Good substance, lavender flowers. It is a knockout!..............$10.00
KOMODO DRAGON (L) Seaver The new introduction makes a stunner of a clump! Heavily rippled, dark green, pointed leaves stretch outward to form an impressive clump. Takes lots of room.............$16.00
LACY BELLE (M) (W. & E. Lachman) Bluish-green leaves with yellow to creamy edge that is wavy. Purple flowers.......$10.00
LADY GUINEVERE (M) This hosta has cream-colored foliage with green margins that truly brightens a shade garden. Pale lavender flowers..................$16.00
LAKESIDE KALEIDOSCOPE (S) Chastain 94 Wavy leaves are blue-green with uneven white margins and are low-growing. Near-white flowers....................$15.00
LAKESIDE NEAT PETITE (D/S) Chastain 91 This hybrid of H. venusta x H. Blue Cadet has small heart-shaped, blue-green leaves that form a tight clump. Bright purple flowers.............$10.00
LAKESIDE SHADOWS (M) Chastain 90 This variegated hosta has yellow leaves (that turn to a green) with green variable margins and may have splotchy variegation in the centers. Light lavender flowers$11.00
LAKESIDE SPELLBINDER (S-M) Chastain This has great dark green leaves with narrow, creamy white centers and good substance. Whitish flowers.........$17.00
LEMON FROST (S) M. Zilis/Solberg ’02 This sport of ’Lemon Lime’ has a 3/8” wide pure white margin surrounding chartreuse centers. Pale lavender flowers....$14.00
LEMON LIME (S) Savory Wavy, chartreuse, lance-shaped foliage. Lavender flowers....................$5.00
LEMON MERINGUE (L) Ruh 91 This unusual seedling of H. hypoleuca has bright gold leaves of heavy substance with lightly rippled margins. Pale lavender flowers.........$22.00
LIBERTY PPAF {L} J. Machen,Jr. A sensational sport of the beloved “Sagae”. Features a wider, more dramatic border, especially noticeable on younger plants. Thicker leaves with a yellow margin that fades to creamy-white later in the season. Lavender flowers in early summer...$20.00
LITTLE BLACK SCAPE (S-M) This seedling of ’Sum & Substance’ has wide, heart-shaped leaves of a dull green that change to chartreuse. And the scapes emerge jet black for a great contrast. Lavender flowers$12.00
LOVE PAT (M) Aden Intense blue, cup-shaped, puckered, excellent substanced leaves. Grows in shade to 3/4 sun. White flowers. Hard to keep in stock!........$12.00
LULLABYE (S/M) G. Johnson ‘04 Seedling of ‘Spritzer’ has pale yellow leaves, which turn chartreuse later in season, and slightly rippled margins. Pale lavender flowers…..............$19.00