Hosta
Hosta 'St. Paul'

Hosta 'Sagae'

Hosta 'Silver Moon'

Hosta 'Sky Dancer'
'St. Paul' is a sport of 'Paul's Glory'. It features thick gold heart-shaped leaves are bordered by a wide blue-green margin. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in early summer. Destined to become a classic! (A.H.S., 1987) L The dramatic color combination and majestic form of 'Sagae' casts it in a leading role in any landscape. With its regal vase-shaped growth habit it is the perfect candidate for underplanting ground covers or smaller hostas. It's large frosty blue leaves with creamy yellow margins sets this cultivar in a class by itself. Pale lavender flowers in midsummer. 2000 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! (Shady Oaks Nursery/H. Hansen, 2007) S This 'Maekawa' x 'Blue Moon' hybrid features wonderful, slightly cupped leaves that have a good, powdery-blue color. From its 'Maekawa' heritage, it also features dramatic silver coloration on the undersides of the leaves. Its broadly compact spreading habit and choice attributes make it a great candidate for the front of the border. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in late summer. (D. Van Eechaute, 2003) M This H. pycnophylla hybrid has large spade-shaped gray-blue leaves that form an upright spreading clump. Lavender flowers open in late summer. A nice addition to the shady border.

Hosta 'Slim and Trim'

Hosta 'So Sweet'

Hosta 'Spartacus'

Hosta 'Spartan Arrow'
(R. Benedict, NR) Mini-Very Small Hosta 'Slim and Trim' is a seldom encountered "Herb" Benedict seedling of 'Purple Verticillated Elf''. The 1-inch by 5-inch long medium blue, elongated leaves form a clump 6-inches tall by 12 to 14 inches across. Lavender flowers top the vigorous clump in late summer. (P. Aden, 1986) M Glossy green leaves with wide white margins are one of the many attributes of 'So Sweet'. Large very fragrant white flowers in late summer, an incredible growth rate and sun tolerance helped make 'So Sweet' the 1996 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! (Shady Oaks Nursery/H. Hansen, 2007) L Hosta 'Spartacus' features elongated heart-shaped leaves with a series of light ripples along the leaf edges. This sport of 'Sea Gulf Stream' maintains the leaf shape and plant habit of the parent except it has a dark green leaf center and a narrow yellow edge, accentuating the rippled leaf margin. Pale lavender flowers open on arching scapes in late June. Named after the gladiator slave who lead an uprising to over throw his captors in ancient Rome and became an ancient folk hero. (G.R. Goodwin, 2000) VS This delightful introduction features shiny dark-green leaves that are incredibly rippled. The compact clump is topped by masses of lavender flowers. With its vigorous growth rate and compact size, 'Spartan Arrow' lends itself for edging or use in the rock garden. A 'Permanent Wave' hybrid.

Hosta 'Spilt Milk'

Hosta 'Stained Glass'

Hosta 'Stiletto'
Hosta 'Striptease'
(M. Seaver, 1999) M-L 'Spilt Milk' features white streaks and splashes that spill over green heart shaped leaves. A beautiful and unique collector's hosta makes a conversation piece in any collection. The plant has wrinkled and textured leaves typical of 'Tokudama' derivatives. (Shady Oaks Nursery/H. Hansen, 1999) M-L A sport of 'Guacamole', this plant exhibits the same rapid growth rate and mounding form. It differs by displaying its variegation earlier in the spring and maintaining a much brighter, brilliant gold throughout the season. Prominent veins throughout the leaf gives it a "stained glass window" effect. Large fragrant near-white flowers perfume the garden in August. 2006 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! (P. Aden, 1987) S Long, narrow, wavy leaves with thin white margins, make 'Stiletto' a distinctive small hosta. A stoloniferous growth habit lends itself well to use in borders as well as an edging plant. Funnel-shaped purple striped flowers in late summer. (R. & C. Thompson, 1991) M An outstanding hosta certain to be one of the most talked about plants in hosta circles! An intriguing sport of 'Gold Standard', it has a wider dark green margin. It was named 'Striptease' because a white strip appears between the green and gold area. A one of a kind collector's hosta. 2005 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year!.

Hosta 'Stitch in Time' PP#18,061
Hosta 'Sugar and Spice'

Hosta 'Sum & Substance'
Hosta 'Sun Power'
(R. Mortko, 2004) S-M Few hostas enter the market and rise to "cult status" seemingly overnight. Hosta 'Stitch in Time' gained instant appeal among hosta collectors "in the know". This most unusual sport of 'Summer Breeze' features thick, vivid yellow leaves centered by an uneven green interior. A specimen hosta for a choice garden spot. Extraordinary! Asexual propagation prohibited by law. (M. Zilis, 2003) M This selection is a vigorous sport of 'Invincible'. H. 'Sugar and Spice' has glossy, medium-green leaves with a bright creamy-white edge. The medium-sized mound has good sun tolerance and is topped by fragrant lavender flowers in August. (P. Aden, 1980) L The immense leaves of the classic 'Sum and Substance' make it the most popular gold hosta ever introduced. An ideal specimen or background plant, some sun is required to draw out the best coloration. Lavender flowers compliment the foliage in midsummer. The legendary clump at Wade and Gatten Nursery measures over 9-feet across, making it one of the largest hostas in the world! 2004 American Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year! (P. Aden, 1986) L One of the very best gold hostas. This hosta features unique twisted and pointed golden leaves which adds style and class to the shady landscape. 'Sun Power' holds its color well when exposed to a considerable amount of sun. Orchid flowers in early summer.
Hosta 'Sunshine Glory'
Hosta 'Sweet Innocence'
'Sweet Innocence' flower
Hosta 'Tears of Joy'
(K. Vaughn, 1982) L Fabulous large green leaves are wonderfully corrugated and edged with a wide gold margin. Near white flowers top the clump in early summer. Well suited for the middle to back of the hosta border. Choice! (Shady Oaks Nursery/H. Hansen, NR) M Hosta 'Sweet Innocence' is the tetraploid form of 'Fragrant Bouquet'. 'Sweet Innocence' has heart-shaped apple-green leaves with a wider leaf margin. On mature plants, the leaves are dome-shaped rather than flat like 'Fragrant Bouquet'. Large fragrant near-white flowers perfume the late summer air, and have wider petals than 'Fragrant Bouquet' A specimen hosta for bright, filtered sun. Large fragrant near-white flowers perfume the late summer air, and have wider petals than 'Fragrant Bouquet (Sebright Gardens, 2005) Mini Leaves are registered as 2 inches long by 1-inch wide with mound height just 4 inches: A true "AHS Mini"! Medium-green lance-shaped leaves are folded, somewhat reminiscent of 'Praying Hands'. Vigorous grower. Tiny purple flowers top the clump in midsummer. Excellent candidate for troughs and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Teeny-weeny Bikini'
Hosta 'The Shining'
Hosta 'Thunderbolt' PP#14,232
Hosta 'Tick Tock'
(E. Elslager, 2000) Mini This charming creamy-white centered miniature hosta is great for adding color to the rock garden or tucked into a trough garden. Tiny wedge-shaped yellow leaves, that change to cream are margined with a dark green edge. Tiny lavender flowers hover above the clump in mid- to late summer. (Shady Oaks Nursery/H. Hansen, 2006) M-L H. 'The Shining' is the solid gold-yellow counterpart to 'Cathedral Windows'. The large luminescent leaves form the back drop to the large, fragrant pale lavender flowers in late summer. Morning light draws out the best yellow leaf color. (Hawksridge Farms, NR) M-L This fascinating hosta arose as a sport from H. sieboldiana 'Elegans'. The very thick, rubbery-blue leaves have a gold flash down the center of each leaf which turns creamy-white later in the season. Near-white flowers top the clump in early summer. Cannot ship outside North America. Asexual propagation prohibited without a license. (E. Kipplen, NR) S 'Tick Tock' forms a nice compact mound of yellow leaves surrounded by dark green margin. With its smaller size and good growth rate, it is ideal for use as an edging plant in the woodland garden. Pale lavender flowers open in midsummer. A 'Gold Drop' Sport.
Hosta 'Titanic' PP#12,402
About the Hosta descriptions:
(Shady Oaks Nursery/H. Hansen, 1999) L This majestic sport of the popular 'Sum and Substance' features a wide gold edge against a dark green center. With its dramatic variegation and large size, 'Titanic' is suitable as a specimen plant. Pale lavender flowers top the clump in mid to late summer. 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.