Hosta
Hosta 'Grand Canyon'
Hosta 'Great Expectations'
Hosta 'Green Eyes'
Hosta 'Guacamole'
(O. Petryszyn/B. Brincka, 1995) L From Olga Petryszyn's "Americana Series" comes 'Grand Canyon'; a stunning upright vase-shaped hosta. A child of 'Sum and Substance' and H. montana var. macrophylla, the long chartreuse-green leaves have a heavy substance and a ruffled leaf margin. This is a special hosta; from Olga one would expect no less. (J. Bond/P. Aden, 1988) L A specimen that will live up to its name! Beautiful large yellow puckered leaves are edged by wide, irregular margins of blue and light green. Clusters of white flowers midsummer. Acclaimed as one of the world's most beautiful hosta varieties. (R. & D. Benedict, 1990) Mini This charming hosta, (perfect for the rock garden or edging) forms a miniature mound of yellow leaves, edged with a thin green margin. Essentially a smaller version of H. sieboldii 'Kabitan', it is one of the showiest miniature hostas. This hosta was named by Herb for his wife Dorothy's beautiful green eyes. (R. Solberg,1994) L One of the most beautiful hosta introductions, this magnificent plant is a mutation of 'Fragrant Bouquet'. 'Guacamole' has chartreuse leaves (apple-green) margined by a wide dark green edge. Large fragrant flowers open in August. Complements 'Fragrant Bouquet' and 'Fried Green Tomatoes'. 2002 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!
Hosta 'Guardian Angel'

Hosta 'Hacksaw'
Hosta 'Hadspen Blue'
Hosta 'Halcyon'
(C. & R. Thompson, 1995) L The sight of the majestic size and beauty of a mature 'Guardian Angel' is one of the thrills of the spring garden. Large blue-green leaves are ruffled and folded, and centered with a grayish-ivory variegation pattern most intense in the spring. In time the clump is capable of reaching 6 feet, and is topped in early mid summer with pale lavender flowers. For a prized specimen spot in the lightly shaded landscape. No hosta collection is complete without it. NEW! (R. Livingston, NR) S Deviating from the traditional leaf shape in hostas, 'Hacksaw' displays long, tapered, light green leaves that are intensely rippled and lightly serrated on the leaf margins. With its incredibly vigorous growth rate and smaller plant habit, 'Hacksaw' lends itself for use as an edging plant. Masses of lavender flowers top the clump in mid to late summer. Exhibits good sun tolerance resulting in a lighter leaf color. (E. Smith/P. Ruh, 1976) S-M One of the best of Eric Smith's hybrids. This hosta has wonderful, thick, heavily textured powdery blue leaves. Lavender flowers above the heart-shaped leaves in midsummer. (E. Smith/BHHS, 1988) M This classic blue hosta with its spear-shaped foliage has become everyone's favorite midsized blue. With its excellent color, substance, and growth rate, it is not difficult to see why. Lavender flowers midsummer.
Hosta 'Hanky Panky' PP#16,217
Hosta 'Heart and Soul'
Hosta 'High Society' PP#17,313
Hosta 'High Tide'
(H. Hansen, Shady Oaks Nursery, 2004) This unusual hosta has been described by nurserymen as "unlike any hosta we have ever seen" and "you've never seen a hosta like this before." Occuring as a natural sport of 'Striptease', 'Hanky Panky' emerges in the spring with dark green leaves edged with a pale lime edge. An ivory halo separates the center from the margin. As the summer progresses, the center brightens to a creamy-yellow color as the "Striptease-pattern" changes to a dark green and the margin then becomes near white. Lavender flowers top the vigorous clump in midsummer. Asexual propagation prohibited by law. (R. Mortko, 2000) S This smaller hosta arose as a sport from 'Vanilla Cream'. It features yellow-gold heart-shaped foliage of good substance, with a nice green edge. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. Combine this with 'Ice Cream' which has the reverse variegation pattern. (Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, Registration Pending) S This striking hosta is a sport of the beloved 'June'. 'High Society' emerges in the spring with a warm yellow center which brightens to white by midsummer. The leaves are edged by a wide blue margin. Pale lavender flowers open just above the mound of foliage in late summer. (H. Hansen, 2005) S-M 'High Tide' is a 1998 cross between H. longipes latifolia and H. 'Dorset Blue'. It features a nice compact clump, of frosty blue-green, heart-shaped leaves. Pretty lavender flowers open on 20 inch scapes in late summer. A good hosta for the front of the border or along a shaded garden walk.
Hosta 'Hollywood Lights' PP#17,296
Hosta 'Hope'

Hosta 'Hush Puppie'

Hosta 'Hyuga Urajiro'
(H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2005) L The handsome, large, arching dark green leaves of 'Hollywood Lights' are accented by a yellow flare in the center of the leaf. The dome-shaped leaves form a large clump, and are topped by arching scapes of pale lavender flowers in midsummer. A wider-margined selection from H. 'On Stage'. Asexual propagation prohibited by law. (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 1999) Mini This exciting Shady Oaks introduction is a gold-edged sport of 'Baby Bunting'. It is the ideal companion plant for 'Pandora's Box'. It was named because in Greek Mythology, hope was the last item to remain when Pandora opened the box given to her by the gods. With its diminutive size and charming habit, 'Hope' is the perfect choice for the shaded rock garden or stone trough. Tiny purple bell-shaped flowers occur in early summer. NEW! (T. Avent, 2005) S This incredibly vigorous Hosta venusta hybrid features tiny, heart-shaped gray-green leaves edged with a creamy-white margin. Because of its diminutive size and rapid growth rate, it is suitable for edging garden paths, borders and landscape use. Dark lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. (Japan, NR) S This stunning selection of Hosta kikutii was imported to the U.S. from Japan by Minnesota's Hosta Guru Hideko Gowen. H. 'Hyuga Urajiro' features frosty blue spear-like leaves with yellow streaks. The undersides of the leaves have a metalic silver coloration. A true collector's gem.

Hosta 'Ice Prancer'
Hosta 'Imp'
Hosta 'Inniswood'
Hosta 'Invincible'
(R. Sawyer, NR) M-L This seedling of Hosta 'Reptillian' features very think wedge-shaped frosty blue leaves with beautiful ripples along the margin and an exaggerated leaf tip. With its slug resistant foliage, architectural beauty and grace it is a welcome addition to even the most discerning hosta collector. Light lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. (H. Hansen, Registration Pending) Mini This 1999 cross ('Yellow Splash' x H. tibae and H. venusta x 'Shining Tot') features elongated heart-shaped leaves with a slightly rippled leaf margin. The 1-inch x 2-inch long, dark green leaves have a crisp creamy-white margin. An excellent choice for troughs, shaded rock gardens, or the front of the hosta border. Pale purple flowers top the 7 inch clump in late July. (Inniswood Gardens, 1993) M This terrific sport of 'Sun Glow' was introduced by Inniswood Gardens of Ohio. It produces bright gold heart-shaped leaves bordered with a wide deep green margin, heavy texture and corrugation. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. (P. Aden, 1989) M Probably one of the best greens Paul Aden ever introduced, this variety has shiny glossy foliage which is sun tolerant. An incredibly rapid grower; fragrant light lavender flowers top the clump in late summer. Outstanding for edging or mass plantings.
Hosta 'Jerry Landwehr'
Hosta 'Jimmy Crack Corn'
Hosta 'Journey's End' PP#16,895
Hosta 'June'
(R. Williams, Plant Patent Rights Asserted) M-L This introduction from hosta collector Ron Williams of Green Bay, Wisconsin, features white heart-shaped leaves edged with a dark green margin. After many years of being in trial, it's good growth rate and durability become apparent. The clump looks as nice in October as it does in early summer. Lavender flowers top the clump in summer. It was named for a fellow nurseryman. (R. Sawyer, NR) L This marvelous 'Piedmont Gold' seedling displays large gold leaves with deeply impressed veins. The leaves are margined with a wonderful piecrust edge. 'Jimmy Crack Corn' will form a large clump with its leaves held horizontally. Near white flowers above the foliage in early summer. (H. Hansen/Shady Oaks Nursery, 2004) L I have to admit this is a personal favorite of mine, as well as of friends who urged me to "hurry up and propagate it." This sport from 'Choo Choo Train' produces large heart-shaped leaves with a gently ruffled edge. The yellow-gold leaves displays several shades of green where the wide dark green margin bleeds into the gold center. Pale lavender flowers open above the 6-foot clump of foliage in midsummer. Filtered shade or morning light draws the richest colors from the plant. 'Journey's End' was a multiple award winner at two American Hosta Society National Conventions. A selection that only gets better with time. Asexual propagation prohibited by law. (Neo Plants, 1991) M This lovely sport of 'Halcyon' has gold leaves bordered by a blue and green shaded margin. The light center will bleach to creamy-white in bright light. Unlike many light centered hostas this one has great substance. Stands out in any garden! American Hosta Grower selection for 2001 Hosta of the Year!