Hosta
Hosta 'A Many-splendored Thing'
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
Hosta 'Allegan Fog'
Hosta 'All That Jazz'
(E. Elslager, 1999) L Ed Elslager's large Hosta sieboldiana type selection from 'Dorothy Benedict' X H. hypoleuca cross produces very large leaves with a dark green center. A very wide greenish yellow margin circles the nearly round corrugated leaves. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. (W. West, 1987) L This west coast creation features an interesting round, puckered, intensely cupped-shaped leaf. In fact, no other hosta boasts such deeply cupped leaves. White medium bell-shaped flowers in June to July. This is a distinct cultivar, great as a specimen plant. (K. Herrema/P. Ruh, 2000) S-M The shiny dark green leaves of 'Allegan Fog' display a speckled green and white center which is especially pronounced in the spring. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. An intriguing plant with an unusual variegation pattern. (O. Petryszyn, 2006) L One of Olga's latest releases, 'All That Jazz' displays large heart-shaped leaves with a clean, creamy-yellow margin. It forms a majestic clump with a stately, spreading form, suitable for underplanting with ground covers. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. A sister seedling of 'Mardi Gras' ('Christmas Tree Gala' and H. montana 'Praeflorens').
Hosta 'American Icon' PP#17,441
Hosta 'American Sweetheart'
'Ann Kulpa'
'Atlantis' PP#17,093
(H. Hansen, 2004) L This majestic sport from the ever popular 'Choo Choo Train' produces a very large (nearly (6-foot) clump of green leaves with a wide gold edge. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. A good degree of shade draws the best contrast between the margin and center. A dramatic accent plant. Asexual propagation prohibited by law. (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2002) M This tetraploid version of 'Sea Thunder' was named in honor of Mildred Seaver, America's "Queen of Hostas". Like its parent, it displays green leaves with a white center. However, the tetraploid version has a much wider green margin and much thicker leaves, which are held more upright than 'Sea Thunder'. Lavender flowers top the clump in August. (J. Kulpa, 1999) L The striking variegation pattern of 'Ann Kulpa' lends itself for use as a specimen hosta. The large heart-shaped leaves have a clean white center, with a chartreuse overlay where the center and green margin overlap. Pale lavender flowers top the fast growing hosta in midsummer. Sure to become a favorite! (T. Avent/H. Hansen, 2004) L This exceptional sport of 'Abba Dabba Do' features long, dark green ruffled leaves with a dramatic golden-yellow margin. Over time this vigorous selection can form a majestic clump up to 5-feet wide. Light lavender flowers grace the clump in midsummer. Fantastic! Asexual propagation prohibited by law.
'Baby Bunting'
'Battle Star'
'Bitsy Gold'
'Blazing Saddles'
(R. Savory, 1982) Mini Small, green, round heart-shaped leaves with bell-shaped pale lavender flowers in midsummer. 'Baby Bunting' is excellent as a miniature specimen or used as a ground cover hosta. It is one of the best miniature hostas from Savory's nursery. NEW! (R. Goodwin, 2006) L Considered by Indianapolis hybridizer Randy Goodwin to be his best introduction to date. 'Battle Star' boasts extremely glossy, blue-green cupped leaves with a slightly rippled yellow margin. With its sieboldiana heritage it has good substance. Medium lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. Nice. (R. Savory, 1985) S A wonderful gold Hosta longissima hybrid suitable for edging or specimen use in the rock garden. Long narrow gold leaves form a small clump. Lavender bell-shaped flowers in late summer. (T. Avent, 2000) M-L This beautiful bold hosta is a seedling from 'Blue Umbrellas'. The 4-foot clump is comprised of large, oblong leaves with a nice wide creamy-white edge. Medium lavender flowers top the broad clump in mid season. 'Blazing Saddles' is a great combination of vigor and unusual leaf shape. You will like this one!
Hosta 'Blue Angel'
Hosta 'Blue Dolphin'
Hosta 'Blue Hawaii'
Hosta 'Blue Jay'
(P. Aden, 1986) L This fantastic cultivar is everyone's favorite large blue. Probably the largest blue hosta known, this industry standard produces huge blue leaves with a heavy texture and many near white hyacinth-like flowers in midsummer. An ideal specimen or background plant. (R. Sawyer, NR) L This selection from Maine's hosta breeder Rick Sawyer has rounded, heart-shaped leaves with heavily impressed veins. Of special note is the unique blue-green color especially noticeable in lower light. Pale lavender flowers top the 3-foot clump in summer. A seedling of 'Sea Mermaid'. (O. Petryszyn, 1999) L This upright vase-shaped blue hosta from Olga Petryszyn displays wonderful blue corrugated leaves with the classic heart-shape leaf. White flowers top the clump in early summer. (R. Benedict, 1987) S-M This Herb Benedict blue has an intense blue coloration, perhaps the bluest of any hosta. Leaves are heart-shaped and have excellent substance. Lavender flowers in summer. A wonderful blue hosta that can provide a sharp contrast to the gold hostas in the landscape.
Hosta 'Blue Lollipop'

Hosta 'Blue Mammoth'

Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta 'Blue Umbrellas'
NEW! (H. Benedict, NR) S This introduction from the legendary hosta hybridizer Herb Benedict features thick, slug resistant leaves of a deep blue-green color. The heart-shaped leaves of the 'Dorset Blue' hybrid are topped with pale lavender flowers in late summer. A nice small hosta for the rock garden, trough, or for front of the shady border. (P. Aden, NR) L A powdered blue giant with heavily corrugated leaves and stately near white bell-shaped flowers during the summer. 'Blue Mammoth' works well as a specimen or as a mass planting in a background setting. This massive hosta can reach 5-feet across at maturity. (E. & J. Deckert, 2000) Mini Who couldn't fall in love with a cute little hosta with a name like that? Small round gray-green leave are comprised of a substance so thick you have to feel it to believe it. Lavender flowers on short scapes proportionate to the clump top it in midsummer. A must-have hosta for the collector and rock garden enthusiast. 2008 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! (P. Alden, 1978) L This early Aden introduction has shiny blue-green leaves that will reach immense proportions. With its rapid growth rate and huge size it will quickly become a giant. Lavender flowers in early summer.
About the Hosta descriptions:
Hosta descriptions include an indication of size at maturity. Mini (Mini <7 inches), S (Small-7 to 15 inches), M (Medium-15 to 22 inches), L (Large > 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 also listed in the description.