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” +
2009 hosta price list
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SAGAE (formerly fluctuans VARIEGATED) (L) AHS A striking vase-shaped hosta with large blue and chalky green leaves that have neat gold margins. An award winner. Becomes one of the very best large hostas. Can take light sun. Violet flowers. Not to be over-looked, striking!$15.00
SAINT ELMO’S FIRE (M) R. Solberg 95 This hosta emerges bright yellow with a white edge in the spring, turning to green with a white edge. As first leaves turn green, new leaves come out bright yellow giving it a great contrast. A truly great hosta! Lavender flower$15.00
SALUTE (M) Benedict Narrow, pointed, blue leaves are held erect, forming an upright vase-shaped clump. A new and exciting blue with a unique form$11.00
SAMUEL BLUE (L) Krossa/Ruh 81 Round, intensely blue leaves of good texture that grow upright. White flower...$8.00 SARA (M) Kuk 94 This hybrid of H. Rippling Waves has deep gold, moderately wavy and rugose leaves with heavy substance. Pale lavender flower...$28.00
SAVANNAH (L) Suggs NR Leaves are a medium green with creamy white margins. Combines great foliage with fragrant lavender flowers. A vigorous growing centerpiece and first one up in Spring!...$10.00
SAVANNAH EMERALD (L) Zilis A fast growing, all green form of H. Savannah. Lavender flower...$8.00
SEA DREAM (L) A very lovely gold hosta accented by an ivory-white edge on large, somewhat puckered leaves. Lavender flower.$8.00
SEA OCTOPUS (S) Seaver 81 Medium green leaves that are narrow and wavy. A real cutie in a rock garden or as an edger. Purple-striped flower.$5.00
SEA SAPPHIRE (M) Seaver Deep blue-green leaves that are heavily corrugated and have thick substance. Slug resistant. Near-white flower..$12.00
SEPTEMBER SUN (M) Solberg Yellow centers with green margins; beautiful sport of August Moon; does well in 1/2 sun or full sun. Multiplies rapidly. White flowers. Stunning!.$11.00
SERENDIPITY (M) Aden 78 Small, round, blue leaves that grow into a large clump. Extremely floriferous white blooms. A nice little hosta!.$6.00
SHADE FANFARE (M) Aden 82 Two-toned green centers, accented by white margins; slight puckering; creates a dense mound of foliage and multiplies rapidly. Lavender flowers. Showy!..$8.00
SHERBORNE SWAN (M) E. Smith/BHHS 88 Deep blue leaves of heavy substance. Pale lavender flower$12.00
SHERBORNE SWIFT (S/M) E. Smith/BHHS 88 Heart-shaped leaves are deep blue to blue-green...$14.00
SHIRLEY VAUGHN (M/L) Vaughn A real stunner! Shiny dark green leaves have a very wide white (very white) margin that varies in width. Good substance and a showy hosta....$12.00
SHOGUN (L/G) Aden This is a dark green hosta with a crisp white edge. Lavender flowers..$7.00
sieboldiana ELEGANS (G) Large blue-green cordate leaves. Veins are raised and plant becomes more beautiful each year. Can be used as a specimen or in a group, but wherever, it will be noticed. An award winner. White flowers. Outstanding! ...$7.00
SILK KIMONA [M] H. Gowen,H.Hanson,R.Benedict 99 Broad dark green leaves with a slightly rippled creamy white edge. Pale lavender flowers in late sun. A real sensation....$21.00
SNOW CRUST (L) Zilis 85 Lovely white margins on 13” long x 9” wide green leaves; medium, funnel-shaped lavender flowers; makes a large variegated mound. Perfect as a specimen plant..$8.00
SNOWDEN (L) Smith Showy blue-green leaves; 1995 Lucille Simpers Award winner. White flower$12.00
SO SWEET (M) Hosta of the Year for 1996, this gem gets a rating of 11(out of 10). Glossy light green leaves with a medium to large white leaf margin; very fragrant lavender blooms appear throughout August on strong scapes. For more blooms plant in more sunlight; fantastic specimen or edging plant for 3/4 sun because of the beautiful variegation and super fragrance! Full Sun....$9.00
SOFT SHOULDERS (S/M) Avent 95 This nice hosta has slightly shiny, lightly wavy, diamond-shaped leaves that are very dark green with smooth, creamy white margins that start out gold. ..$13.00
SOMETHING BLUE (M) Simpers/Ruh 91 This hybrid of H. Birchwood Beauty x H. Blue Boy has heart-shaped, deep blue-green leaves. Pale lavender flower$10.00
SPARKLING BURGUNDY (S) Savory 82 Heavy textured olive-green leaves; very interesting reddish-purple flowers with purple spotting from early to late blooms. Noted for its stunning burgundy-purple flowers and dark purple petioles--very choice$9.00
SPARKY (D) Aden This is a medium green hosta with flat, lanceolate leaves that have an irregular yellow margin that turns white. Purple striped flower$11.00
SPINNERS (L/G) Smith, BHHS Medium green leaves with striking creamy-white margins. Lavender flowers. .$7.00
SPLISH SPLASH (S) Aden 80 Cordate and flat, medium green leaves with streaks of yellow. Lavender flowers. .$17.00
SPRITZER (M) Aden The rippling green margins encompass a yellow center on pointed leaves. Gets best coloring with part sun. Lavender flowers. Oh, so nice!.$9.00
SQUASH CASSEROLE (L) Avent This is a beautiful gold hosta that has heavily veined oval leaves, which are lightly rippled along the edge. It has been known to be one of the fastest growing and will tolerate full sun with adequate moisture. Light purple flower...$14.00
STEPPING OUT (M) Vaughn This wonderful hosta has nearly round leaves of bluish-green with a striking gold margin. Slug resistant with its heavy substance. ...$24.00
STETSON (M) Walters This sport of H. Wide Brim has a dark green center surrounded by a strong yellow edge with extremely wavy, folded (like a hat) leaves. Lavender flowers. Very nice!...$10.00
STRIPTEASE (M) Thompson An intriguing sport of H. Gold Standard with wider dark green margins. An outstanding hosta, certain to be one of your most talked about plant.$18.00
SUBCROCEA (S) AHS 87 Wavy, narrow gold leaves that seem to glow. Lavender flowers$6.00
SUGAR AND CREAM (M) Zilis 84 Dark green leaves with cream-colored margins; slight undulations; arching open mound; very floriferous; winner of 1985 Savory Shield Award. Lavender flowers...$8.00
SUM & SUBSTANCE (G) Aden 80 Shiny, chartreuse leaves changing to gold; very large leaves; remarkable beauty; pest resistant; will take 3/4 sun; white, bell-shaped flowers. A must have hosta!..$12.00
SUM IT UP (VL) A magnificent green-centered, gold-margined sport of H. Sum & Substance..$17.00
SUMMER FRAGRANCE (L) Vaughn Light green to gold base leaves with a creamy white edge. Large, fragrant flower..$8.00
SUN GLOW (M) Aden ’74 Elongated and cordate yellow leaves are sun tolerant. White flowers$12.00
SUNNY DISPOSITION (S-M) F. Nyikos ‘01 This hybrid of ‘ventricosa’ and ‘Birchwood Parky’s Gold has bright gold leaves. Lavender flower....$19.00
SURFER GIRL (D) Wasitis Sharp pointed, wavy lanceolate leaves of a satiny sheen dark green. Fast growing. Pale lavender flowers with purple stripes inside..$20.00
SUZUKI THUMBNAIL (D) Suzuki/Ruh 87 A clump of 1/2” spoon to triangle shape green leaves make a cute mound. Lavender flower$8.00
SWEET HOME CHICAGO (M) A green-margined sport of H. “Birchwood Parky`s Gold”. Nice combination of brightly variegated foliage and a dense medium-sized mound; intensifies with direct light....$14.00
SWEETIE (M) Aden IRA 88 Cordate, wavy leaves are yellow (viridescent) with a white margin. A nice combination of foliage and fragrance. Lavender flower...$11.00
TALL BOY (M/L) J.B.. Montreal Green leaves that stand erect. Lavender flowers$7.00
TAMBOURINE (M) Lachman A knockout with frosted blue-green leaves edged in cream. An erect mound that shows off the red petioles. Lavender flower.$11.00
TENYRU (L) Japan Tall glossy, blue-green leaves with fantastic white backing to them. Vase-shaped with great upright habit. Lavender flower..$11.00
TEQUILA SUNRISE (M) Johnson This nice hosta has bright gold leaves, turning chartreuse later, with irregularly rippled margins and grow on red-dotted petioles. Purple flowers...$23.00
THUMBELINA (S) D. & J. Ward 96 This hybrid of H. Pin Stripe Sister has medium green leaves with creamy white margins making an attractive, low growing mound. Lavender flowers$14.00 TINY TEARS (M) Tiny bluish-green leaves make a darling little clump. Good ground cover...$6.00 TITANIC (M) Hansen/Shady Oaks 99 PPAF This sport of H. Sum & Substance has glossy chartreuse-green leaves with very wide golden margins. Light lavender flower...$20.00
TOKADAMA FLAVOCIRCINALIS (M) AHS Blue-green leaves with irregular margins of creamy-yellow, with heavy puckering at maturity. White flowers. Elegant!$12.00
TORCHLIGHT (M) Lachman A nice dark green hosta with wavy white margins that streak some to midrib. Burgundy red petioles. Lavender flower$11.00
TORTILLA CHIP (M) Zilis/Solberg 02 This sport of H. Stained Glass is a nice smooth textured, bright gold hosta. Fragrant, pale lavender flower...$23.00
TOT TOT (Mini) Aden A little, dark green honey. The leaves have a unique fold down the middle. Great for a rock garden! Lavender flower...$5.00
TOUCH OF CLASS PPAF (M) Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery 99 If you like H. June, you’ll like this metalloid version of it. The blue leaves have a gold flame center that melts into the blue adding a neat green pattern. It grows in a more upright clump and has excellent thick substance. Lav. flowers..$23.00
TRUE BLUE (L) Aden A large blue beauty with heavily textured, cupped leaves. Unusual orchid flowers edged in white. ....$10.00
TWISTED SISTER (M) K. Vaughn Dark green leaves on a magnificent plant...$15.00
ULTRAMARINE (M) Q&Z Nursery New A brilliant blue with smooth textured; thick substanced leaves. An unusual blue in that it is a fast grower. A must have!...$16.00
undulata ERROMENA (M) AHS Glossy, dark jade-green leaves with slightly wavy margins. A fast grower. Lavender flowers. A classic!$5.00
VALENTINE LACE (S/M) Armstrong A charming blue-green plant with heavily veined, heart-shaped leaves. Lavender flower....$6.00
VAN WADE (M) Kuk’s Forest 90 Leaves are a dark green with creamy-yellow, slightly irregular margin. They are slightly cupped and have some puckering. Lavender flower$11.00
VANILLA CREAM (S) Aden An unusually lovely hosta that changes color over the course of a season, starting out light green, blending to chartreuse, and finally to gold. Heavy substance. Lav. flowers....$8.00
VENETIAN BLUE (M) Q & Z Nursery This H. Tardiflora hybrid has slightly wavy margins on blue-green leaves that turn medium green by mid-summer. Lavender flower..$13.00
ventricosa AUREOMACULATA (L) Henson/AHS Dark green, satin leaves mottles with yellow centers, turning all green late in season. Purple flowers. ...$8.00
ventricosa AUREOMARGINATA (M) Bloom/AHS Mottled green, heart-shaped leaves with a broad, irregular white edge. Heavy texture. Purple flowers. Fascinating!..$11.00
VERONICA LAKE (S) Riehl Lovely blue-green, heart-shaped leaves with a creamy white margin. Vigorous growth rate. Lavender flowers. A sharp hosta!.$12.00
VICTORY (G) Zilis PPAF This spectacular sport of H. nigrescens Elatior is a vigorous grower and has shiny, smooth textured leaves with medium green centers and ½” wide margins that start greenish yellow changing to creamy white by mid summer. Near-white flowers. ....$40.00
WARWICK CURTSEY (S) Jones NR This is a neat heart-shaped blue-green hosta that has creamy yellow margins. It’s fast growing and forms a nice small clump.$10.00
WARWICK ESSENCE (L) Jones ’93 This elegant hosta has slightly shiny, blue-green leaves that are broadly ovate with moderate corrugation. Very fragrant white flowers$14.00
WHISKEY SOUR (M) R. Solberg ‘02 This different looking hosta has undulated, oval leaves that start out very bright yellow and some red on the leaf tip and petioles. It remains gold throughout season. Lavender flower....$19.00
WHITE-EDGED SHARMON (L) Stark Gardens Leaves are green with a chartreuse variegation and a white margin. Lavender ..$10.00
WIDE BRIM (M) Aden Dark green leaves with irregular, wide yellow margins; rapid grower with pale lavender mid-summer flowers. Exquisite!$7.00
WINSOME (mini/S) D&J Ward 96 This little cutie has medium green centers with ¼ inch wide, creamy white margins. Lavender flower.$22.00
WOLVERINE (M) (J. & J. Wilkins) Long pointed blue leaves with a gold edge that fades in mid summer. Pale lavender flower.$14.00
YAKUSHIMA MIZU (D/S) From Yaku Island in Japan, this dainty plant has narrow, green, upright, wavy leaves on short petioles. Lavender flowers. A sweetie!..$7.00
YELLOW BOA (S) O’Harra 91 Small yellow leaves that are narrow and wavy. A nice edger. Purple-striped flowers. .$5.00
YELLOW SPLASH (M) Aden 76 Flat and ovate medium green leaves with streaky white margins. Funnel-shaped lavender flower....$6.00
YELLOW SPLASH RIM (M) AHS 86 Green leaves with a cream margin and slight undulations; stems have purplish-red spots. Very cool! Bright lavender flowers in July. Outstanding!...$7.00
YIN (S) Wilkins This is an adorable dark blue hosta with creamy white margins and has heavy substance. It is considered a great specimen. Lavender flowers...$22.00
ZOUNDS (L) Aden 78 Metallic gold leaf, is semi-glossy; they seem to glow at dusk. Pale lavender flowers. Heavily puckered when mature. WOW!..$10.00