Hostas

Hostas ‘Squash Casserole,’ ‘Wolverine,’ and
‘Heart and Soul’ in a display bed at the Farm

Hostas—I just can’t say enough about them! They are excellent perennials that come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, color variations, and textures. Yes, there are many more (2000+) than the three varieties many people are familiar with—no more are they just fillers for a shady area, but instead have become a collector’s delight!

AND - very exciting news - our COMPLETE SELECTION of hostas (and peonies!) is now available for mail order as bare root plants! Visit our online store for details!

We try to grow unusual varieties that will fit into many situations such as specimen plants, edgers, groundcovers, and background plants. The sizes indicated are sizes at maturity, which generally take a few years to attain (be patient—it’s worth waiting for). Also, although hostas can generally be divided quite frequently, they look their best when you allow them to get to their mature sizes in order to see them in their full glory. Come see some great specimens at the farm—we’d love to share our addiction with you!!

Some additional, general information:

  1. The thicker the leaf, the more slug resistant they are.
  2. Generally, blues will burn in sun but some golds/greens can take almost a full day of sun.
  3. Many blues are slow growers—remember, be patient!
  4. Think of combining different varieties to create a shady spot with texture, depth, and interest.

As we don’t use chemicals, I’ve found a great source for an all natural slug and snail control called “Escar-Go” (great name, huh?!). It is safe for pets and other wildlife and can be obtained through a company called Gardens Alive.

Come and see our Hosta display beds at the farm where you can see more mature specimens ‘cause we all know that baby Hostas often look different than their adult versions! We have well over 200 different varieties of hostas planted in our shade display beds for you to drool over! Also, please remember that not all Hostas will be ready for sale at the same time (especially some of the new varieties), or we may be sold out of a particular kind. Please check with us (815-521-9535 or contrarymary@contrarymarysplants.com) to find out our current availability, especially if you are coming for particular ones!

Another thing you Hosta fanatics might think about..why not join a Hosta Society to share your passion?! A couple you might want to check out: The Northern Illinois Hosta Society and The American Hosta Society. One last thing; a great resource for pictures is the Hosta Library. Now, on to the pieces de resistance!!!

A printable version of our catalog is also available.

Be sure to look for the Top 10! indicating Contrary Mary Favorites—Cutting Edge and Bizzare hostas!

Named Cultivars: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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Species Hostas

Hosta Name Size
Price
‘Abby’

7” ht x 16” w

#1

$7.00

This sport of ‘Gold Drop’ is green centered and darling. We have a nice one in the display bed to look at!

‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’

28” ht x 40” w

#1

$10.00

A lovely pale blue wrinkly creature that has nice cupping as it matures and white flowers.
Top 10! ‘Abiqua Drinking Gourd’

20” ht x 48” w

#1

$12.00

Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasDeeply cupped & heavily corrugated blue-green foliage, near white flowers in June/July. A Contrary Mary Top 10 pick!
‘Abiqua Recluse’

23” ht x 48” w

#1

$10.00

Brilliant gold, corrugated & slug resistant, outstanding specimen plant! Pale lavender flowers in June/July. See pictures at Hosta Library!
‘Abiqua Trumpet’

9” ht x 18” w

#1

$7.00

A nice small, solid hosta with great substance and blue-green leaves. Also has nice light purple flowers in July.
New! ‘Alakazaam’ 5”ht x 14”w Jumbo $19.00
Hosta Alakazaam (photo courtesy Walters Gardens)A smashing new mini with long narrow, ruffley foliage that is green with yellow margins; forms a horizontal, distinctive little mound. Would look INCREDIBLE with a hosta like ‘Maui Buttercups’ or ‘Lettuce Salad’ for contrast! May not be ready until late summer.
‘All That Jazz’

23” ht x 48” w

#1

$16.00

Hosta Abiqua Drinking Gourd; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryA nice large hosta from Olga Petryszyn that has slightly shiny, very large, heart shaped foliage that is medium green with creamy yellow edges. Horn will be tootin’ for this beauty (oh, has pale lavender flowers too!).
‘Allegan Fog’

 18” ht x 40” w

#1

$13.00

Allegan Fog; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek NurseryA sensational new misted hosta! This plant has misted green foliage with a white center-foliage is slightly twisted. Pale lavender flowers in July. Wow!
‘American Icon’

22” ht x 60” w

#1

$18.00

American IconAn outstanding specimen that’s a sport of ‘Choo Choo Train’ with green leaves and a wide gold margin. Pale lavender flowers. Can form a massive clump!
‘American Sweetheart’

20” ht x 30” w

#1

$16.00

American SweetheartThis Hosta was named in honor of Mildred Seaver and is a tetraploid version of ‘Sea Thunder’ with much wider green margins, thicker leaves, and a more upright habit than its parent. Lavender flowers top it off in August. A beauty!
‘Americana’

18” ht x 36” w

#1

$17.00

Hosta Americana; photo courtesy of Walters GardensA wide margined sport of ‘Loyalist’ with thick green leaves that have a nearly pure white narrow center. Very distinctive!
‘Ann Kulpa’

20” ht x 40” w

#1

$13.00

Hosta Ann Kulpa; photo courtesy of Walters GardensThis striking specimen hosta has a dark green leaf that has a creamy yellow center that changes to a clean white mid-season. A vigorous grower with great substance and pale lavender flowers.
New! ‘Aomori Gold’ 18”ht x 30”w #1 $26.00
Hosta Aomori Gold (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)A BRILLIANT golden beacon, especially in the spring—found wandering the wilds on Honshu Island! A great grower and EXTREMELY limited!
New! ‘Aomori Setting Sun’ 18”ht x 30”w #1 $40.00
Hosta Aomori Setting Sun (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)A very RARE beauty with gold-margined dark green elongated foliage and a distinctive upright growth habit. VERY, VERY limited!
‘Arctic Blast’ 20” ht x 30” w #1 $15.00
Hosta Arctic Blast; photo courtesy of Monty CarlsonThis vase-shaped hosta has frosty blue foliage with wavy margins and twisted leaf tips; also has cool white undersides and lavender flowers. Shiver me timbers, this is a cool one!
‘Aristocrat’

12” ht x 22” w

#1

$12.00

AristocratA well-bred sport of ‘Hadspen Blue’ with its parent’s thick powder blue leaves and a creamy yellow margins that turn white and pale lavender flowers. Nice!
‘Aspen Gold’

20” ht x 30” w

#1

$10.00

One of my faves (come see it in the display bed!), it has very corrugated, cupped leaves with great substance and resembles a yellow ‘Love Pat.’ Near white flowers in July.
‘Atlantis’

28” ht x 60” w

#1

$17.00

Hosta Atlantis; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek NurseryThis awesome tetraploid sport of ‘Abba Dabba Do’ has long, dark green, ruffled foliage with a limey margin and light lavender flowers. Paradise is found with this dramatic specimen plant! May not be available until late summer.
New! ‘Awakening Angel’ 15”ht x 20”w

#1

$24.00

Hosta Awakening AngelThe new heavenly creature has very blue arrow shaped foliage of great substance that forms a flattened mound. Also has very unusual flowers that have picotee (bi-color) flowers. She’ll fly outta here fast!
‘Baby Blue Eyes’ mini Jumbo $16.00
Hosta Baby Blue Eyes; photo courtesy of Green Hill NurseryThis little cutie from Bob Solberg has very blue heart shaped foliage with a compact growing habit and lavender flowers. What can I say…awww!
New! ‘Baby Bunting’ 7”ht x 16”w Jumbo $8.00
Although certainly not new, I keep forgetting to include this little cutie! Everyone should have this little darling in their collection—she has foliage that starts blue and morphs into dark green by summer, a very tight growth habit with nearly round foliage, and masses of DARK purple flowers! LOTS of awww factor here!
‘Band of Gold’

22” ht x 30” w

#1

$14.00

A nice grower that is a seedling of ‘Dorothy Benedict’ x hypoleuca with broad green leaves edged with a wide gold margin that change to creamy white mid-summer. Pure white flowers late June.
New! ‘Beach Party’ 24”ht x 50”w #1 $22.00
Hosta Beach Party (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)This one’s a beautiful blue sport of ‘Lakeside Beach Captain’; thick- substanced and loads of fun with pale lavender flowers. Another limited one!
‘Beckoning’

21” ht x 40” w

#1

$13.00

BeckoningCan’t you hear this large sport of ‘Blue Angel’ calling to you.! A beauty with heart shaped leaves that emerge green and then turn gold with wide blue-green margins. Near white flowers too!
‘Big Daddy’

26” ht x 49” w

#1

$10.00

Hosta Big Daddy; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek NurseryRich blue-green, heavily corrugated foliage, slowish growth rate, imposing background plant. Near white flowers in late June.
‘Bill Brincka’

24” ht x 48” w

#1

$13.00

This opipara cultivar has intensely shiny, dark green elongated foliage with yellow margins that turn creamy as the season progresses. A rhizomous spreader, he forms an eye-catching groundcover and has neat purple flowers with stripes!
New! ‘Black Beauty’ 22”ht x 45”w #1 $13.00
Hosta Black BeautyI just LOVE dark green hostas for their ability to play off of brightly colored foliage—they really make a statement and allow your eyes to focus and rest to be able to take in the whole garden picture. This one is no exception as it is very dark green and forms a distinctive mound of unruly foliage. Pair her with ‘Key West’, ‘Blaze of Glory’, ‘Madam’, or ‘Fat Cat’ for a show-winning combination!
‘Black Jack’

22” ht x 40” w

#1

$13.00

Hosta Black JackThis heavily substanced hosta has very dark green, corrugated foliage and makes an outstanding foil. A real knockout!
‘Big Kahuna’ 30” ht x 42” w #1 $18.00
Hosta Big Kahuna; photo courtesy of Walters GardensThis is one big boy! Featuring thick corrugated chartreuse leaves that have blue-green margins in spring with deep veining and near-white flowers…cowabunga! May not be ready until late summer and sure to slide outa here fast!
‘Blaze of Glory’

21” ht x 30” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta Blaze of Glory; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryA very flashy looking hosta with bright yellow foliage and lavender flowers. Hot!
‘Blue Cadet’

20” w x 30” w

#1

$5.00

Hosta Blue CadetThis old favorite forms a dense blue clump with heart-shaped leaves-very slug resistant. Lavender flowers in July.
‘Blue Danube’

8” ht x 12” w

#1

$12.00

Adorable clumper has 4” round, thick, powdery blue foliage and clusters of lavender flowers midsummer. See photo at Hosta Library!
‘Blue Dolphin’

24” ht x 42” w

#1

$15.00

This seedling of ‘Sea Mermaid’ is a unique, blue-green color with rounded, veiny, heart-shaped leaves and near white flowers. A real catch that may not be available until late summer!
New! ‘Blue Flame’ 18”ht x 38”w #1 $14.00
Hosta Blue FlameA yellow-edged sport of ‘Fragrant Blue’ (a Contrary Mary fave!) with fragrant pale lavender flowers…very hot!
‘Blue Haired Lady ’

12” ht x 34” w

#1

$16.00

A hybrid of ‘Sum & Substance’ x yingeri with an almost plastic substance—very shiny, smooth, dark green leaves that really attract attention! Lavender flowers n tall scapes in July add to its allure!
‘Blue Ivory’ 16” ht x 20” w #1 $18.00
Hosta Blue Ivory; photo courtesy of Walters GardensA precious sport of ‘Halcyon’ with creamy white centers and blue margins in spring, morphing to bright white margins and blue green center in summer. Great texture like its parent; lavender flowers too!
‘Blue Jay’

10” ht x 24” w

#1

$13.00

Hosta Blue Jay; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryA remarkably blue hosta (the bluest?!) with heart shaped leaves of great substance; it forms a neat mound that stands out in the garden. Lavender flowers in July.
‘Blue Mammoth’

30” ht x 70” w

#1

$12.00

Hosta 'Blue Mammoth'Huge mound of slug-resistant, deep blue foliage-slowish growth rate. Near white flowers mid-June/July-wowzers!
‘Blue Mouse Ears’

8” ht x 19” w

#1

$15.00

Blue Mouse EarsOne of the very best small hostas (and how could you resist the name!), it has very good substance and almost round leaves. It forms an adorable little mound and has pale purple flowers in July and a medium to slow growth rate (so be patient!) 2008 Hosta Grower’s Hosta of the Year!
‘Blueberry Tart’

10”? ht x ?

#1

$16.00

Hosta Blueberry Tart; photo courtesy of Green Hill NurseryA BRAND NEW intro by the Solbergs that is a cross of ‘Blue Cadet’ and ’ Fall Bouquet’ with very blue foliage that is uniquely folded and forms a tight adorable mound. Purportedly holds its color magnificently!  Pinkish flowers in July.
‘Bodacious Blue’

32” ht x 50” w

#1

$16.00

Want something tall and stately for your hosta bed? This is it! It has long pointed blue green leaves and near white flowers in July. Gnarly dude!
‘Bridegroom’

8” ht x 16” w

#1

$13.00

Hosta Bridegroom; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryA distinctive small hosta with dark green leaves that twist and curl upward at the tips (very Contraryish!) Lavender flowers.
‘Bright Lights’

10” ht x 20” w

#1

$12.00

Hosta Bright Lights; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryThis is a real eye catcher with very puckered and textured bright gold leaves with a wide blue margin. White flowers.
‘Brother Stefan’

22” ht x 40” w

#1

$18.00

Hosta Brother Stephan; photo courtesy of Walters GardensA phenomenal specimen that has very corrugated gold leaves with a wide green margin. Great substance and a moderate grower; near white flowers.
New! ‘Brutus’ 36”ht x 60”w

#1

$30.00

Hosta BrutusThis huge monster has dark green foliage that has bumples and ridges that form cool patterns on the extra large leaves. Forms an unruly impressive mound!
New! ‘Bulletproof’ 16”ht x 34”w #1 $19.00
Hosta Bulletproof (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)This sport of ‘Halcyon’ has blue-green foliage that is so thick it’s almost rubbery! This is definitely one that will be an unusual standout for texture! A somewhat slow grower, it may not be ready until late summer. VERY limited!
‘Camelot’

14” ht x 20” w

Jumbo

$10.00

Hosta Camelot; photo courtesy Shady Oaks NurseryCrusading for a blue hosta? This lovely Tardiana from Eric Smith is very blue and full of substance, with heart-shaped leaves and light lavender flowers. Dreamy!
‘Cameo’

5” ht x 14” w

#1

$13.00

CameoA darling new mini that is the reverse of ‘Pandora’s Box.’ Lavender flowers in July.
‘Candy Dish’ ?16” ht x 24” w? #1 $22.00
Hosta Candy Dish; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasNow THIS is a tempting hosta! She has dark green ruffley leaves (piecrusted) that have a glassy texture, purple petioles, and purple flowers…yum! May not be ready until late summer and in VERY limited quantities.
‘Captain Kirk’

15” ht x 28” w

Jumbo

$13.00

Captain Kirk; photo courtesy of Walters GardensThis sport of ‘Gold Standard’ has heavy substance and bright gold foliage with very wide dark green margins and pale lavender flower. A fast grower too!
‘Carolina Sunshine’

14” ht x 28” w

#1

$15.00

Carolina Sunshine; photo courtesy of Walters GardensA T. Avent intro, this beauty has a dark green center with light green edges and lavender flowers. Very limited quantities!
New! ‘Cat and Mouse’ mini 4 ½” pot $19.00
Hosta Cat and Mouse (summer) (Photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)Hosta Cat and Mouse (spring) (Photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)An absolutely ADORABLE sport of ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ that has our resident cats, Desi & Jilly, very excited! This little trickster starts out with a chartreuse center and an uneven blue-green margin that swirls into the middle in spring; by summer the center brightens to yellow. Teensy lavender flowers top this baby in July. May not be ready until late summer and will squeak outta here fast as she’s VERY limited!
‘Cat’s Eye’ mini 4½” pot $12.00
Hosta Cat's Eye; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryThis little charmer is really the cat’s meow of minis! She’s got golden centers and dark green margins; great substance too! May not be ready for adoption until late summer!
New! ‘Celebration of Angels’ 19”ht x 48”w #1 $26.00
Hosta Celebration of Angels (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)A very rare and limited sport of ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy’ with intensely gold almost round foliage that is wavy and unruly—makes quite a statement! Get her before she flies out of here!
New! ‘Change of Heart’ 6”ht x 12”w Jumbo $19.00
Hosta Change of Heart (Photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)This little guy is a sport of ‘Cheatin Heart’ and has heart-shaped leaves that are blue-green in the center and have a wide irregular chartreuse pattern on the edges. A perfect plant for your fairy garden—may not be adoptable until late summer!
‘Chantilly Lace’

9” ht x 12” w

Jumbo

$10.00

Chantilly LaceThis charming small hosta has a medium green center and light margins—leaves have a twist at the tip! With white flowers, this oldie but goodie is a hit!
‘Chartreuse Wiggles’

5” ht x 15” w

Jumbo

$8.00

Chartreuse Wiggles; photo courtesy Shady Oaks NurseryA wiggly-squirmy-wormy kinda guy with very narrow, bright foliage. This mini munchkin is a must!
‘Cheatin’ Heart’

 8” ht x 18” w

Jumbo

$10.00

Hosta Cheatin' Heart; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryAn adorable little mound of light gold foliage that is oval-shaped and slightly wavy, it has pale lavender flowers in July—a real cutie! 
‘Cherish’

4” ht x 10” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta Cherish; photo courtesy Shady Oaks NurseryAn absolute precious mini that is a sport of ‘Baby Bunting.’ She has roundish yellow leaves that streak into the dark green edges. Center turns to near white by midsummer. As if that wasn’t enough for the cute-o-meter, she has tiny very dark purple bell shaped flowers in July. Say it together: AWWWW!
‘Cherry Tart’ 9” ht x 15” w Jumbo $20.00
Hosta Cherry Tart; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasA VERY bright eye-catching hosta that starts chartreuse and changes to a glowing yellow in summer; also has bright shocking red petioles that make an awesome contrast to the bright foliage. Likes morning sun and may not be ready until late summer!
‘Chinese Sunrise’ 9” ht x 12” w Jumbo $6.00
This sweet little Hosta with a light green center turning to all green in summer. Lavender flowers too!
‘Choo-Choo Train’

24” ht x 60+” w

#1

$13.00

Hosta Choo Choo Train; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryThis awesome beauty has very thick ruffled limey gold leaves with piecrust edges and white flowers. A unique and outstanding specimen plant..woo-hoo!
‘Chopsticks’

14” ht x 20” w

Jumbo

$18.00

This new beauty has uniquely shaped green foliage held upright by long red petioles and lavender flowers. Another collector’s hosta sure to garner attention!
New! ‘Christmas Tree’ 22”ht x 50”w #1 $11.00
This ‘Frances Williams’ hybrid forms a distinctive mound of white to yellow margined, green-centered foliage; also develops purple-red seed pods which are an added attraction.
New! ‘Circular Saw’ 18”ht x 36”w #1 $22.00
Hosta Circular Saw (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)A distinctive hosta with almost round foliage that is gold-margined and green-centered and has pale lavender flowers. The buzz is that it’s a GREAT grower too! VERY limited!
‘Clausa’

 10” ht x 10” w

Jumbo

$6.00

An oddity from Korea with stiffly erect, straplike green leaves that form a stoloniferous groundcover. Its flowers are unique in that they remain permanently closed and are deep purple. See pictures at Hosta Library!
‘Clear Fork River Valley’ 26” ht x50” w #1 $18.00
Hosta Clear Fork River Valley; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryThis beauty has intensely corrugated, puckered, thick deep green foliage that is highly slug resistant and pale lavender flowers…a real standout; might be one of the most “puckery” there is! May not be ready until late summer, but well worth the wait!
‘Climax’

24” ht x 36” w

#1

$15.00

Climax; photo courtesy of Walters GardensThis eye-catching sport of ‘High Noon’ has apple green leaves with bright gold margins and great corrugation. A specimen hosta for sure!
‘Cloudburst’ 15” ht x 30” w #1 $15.00
Hosta Cloudburst; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryThis ‘Glory’ seedling has thick, blue-green foliage reminiscent of angry storm clouds that turn shiny and dark green in summer and pale purple flowers. This is one beautiful storm you’ll want to weather!
Top 10!‘Clovelly’

18” ht x 18” w

#1

$18.00

Hosta Clovelly; photo courtesy of Walters GardensThis is a REAL stunner and immediately recognizable—with apple-green leaves that show dimpling at maturity and fantastic pie-crust edging, it creates an open clump due to its foliage being held horizontally. Pale lavender flowers in summer...get this one fast as it’s rare and in very limited quantities! A Contrary Mary Top 10 pick!
‘Coconut Custard’ 9” ht x 15” w Jumbo $18.00
Coconut CustardThis Solberg Hosta has heart shaped yellow foliage overlaid with white wax to give it a creamy look. Also has bright purple petioles and orchid colored flowers…yummy!
‘Cody’

5” ht x 12” w

Jumbo

$10.00

CodyA great dwarf with heart shaped, shiny green leaves. Great grower! Lavender flowers.
‘Cold Heart’ ?16” ht x 24” w? #1 $22.00
Hosta Cold Heart; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasThis glacial hosta has frosty lime foliage that is heart shaped, rippled and serrated with icy white backs. Very distinctive and definitely a collector’s plant!
‘Cordelia’

11” ht x 26” w

#1

$11.00

A hard to find hosta with very shiny, dark green narrow foliage that has creamy edges. Lavender flowers in July. Very limited quantities!
Top 10!‘Corkscrew’

9” ht x 18” w

#1

$18.00

CorkscrewA real bizarro, worthy of collectors and Contrary Mary Plantheads! It features dark green, highly twisted upright leaves. Guaranteed you won’t confuse THIS one with any others! Blooms very late (September) with pale purple flowers. A gotta have and a Contrary Mary Top 10 pick!
‘Corn Muffins’ 13” ht x 30” w #1 $20.00
Corn MuffinsThis exotic treat has heavily corrugated, rich gold foliage with rippled margins that is CONVEXLY cupped…unusual and distinctive! Lavender flowers.
‘Country Mouse’

4” ht x 10” w

Jumbo

$18.00

Hosta Country Mouse; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek NurseryNow doesn’t this just SOUND like a hosta you have to get at Contrary Mary’s?! Well, this enchanting mini features teensy heart shaped blue green leaves encircled with pure white margins (also better behaved than the other Country Mice we have out here as I guarantee it won’ t jump out at you and make you go eek!!) Lavender flowers.
‘Cracker Crumbs’

5” ht x 16” w

Jumbo

$13.00

Hosta Cracker Crumbs; photo courtesy of Green Hill NurseryANOTHER NEW mini, this one is a sport of ‘Shiny Penny’ with slightly wavy, gold-centered leaves with a ½” wide green margin. Great edger, trough plant, or for your fairy garden!
New! ‘Crossing the Rubicon’ ?22”ht x 40”w? #1 $22.00
Hosta Crossing the Rubicon (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)This adventurous newbie has medium-gold foliage, GREAT substance and is highly slug resistant. Pale lavender flowers too!
New! ‘Crumb Cake’ mini

4 ½” pot

$22.00

Hosta Crumb CakeThis little gem is a cross between ‘Cinnamon Sticks’ and ‘Cracker Crumbs’ and has honey gold round shiny and waxy leaves that form a cute little mound. Very slug resistant and a great grower (and yummy to boot!)
‘Cutting Edge’

20” ht x 30” w

#1

$16.00

Cutting Edge; photo courtesy Shady Oaks NurseryA real eye-catcher with ruffled arched blue-green foliage that folds to reveal its white leaf backs! Lavender flowers.
New! ‘Curly Fries’ 8”ht?

 Jumbo

 $42.00
Hosta Curly FriesTalk about a distinctive hosta…wow, this is it! A seedling of ‘Pineapple Upside Down Cake’ from Bob Solberg, this one will jump out at you from afar! It has chartreuse narrow curly foliage that lightens to near white in summer. Did you know that hostas have a common ancestry with Yuccas and Agaves? I didn’t, but after viewing this guy I can sure see it! Good sun tolerance; has purple scapes that produce lavender flowers. VERY, VERY, VERY limited and not available until late summer; collectors only!!!
New! ‘Cuyahoga’ 20”ht x 38”w #1 $22.00
Hosta Cuyahoga (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)This is another distinctive one with nearly round blue-green foliage with gold margins that change to dark green centers with white margins in summer. Pair her with an elliptical-foliaged one like ‘Chopsticks’, ‘Dragon Tails’, or ‘Praying Hands’ for an AWESOME contrast in leaf-shape and texture! May not be available until late summer.
‘Dance with Me’

18” ht x 28” w

#1

$14.00

Hosta Dance With Me; photo courtesy of Walters GardensA NEW hosta that is the reverse of ‘Last Dance!’ Very eye-catching with light yellow, heart shaped leaves that have a wide light green margin. Has great texture and pale lavender flowers; likes morning sun for best coloration.
‘Dancing in the Rain’

26” ht x 40” w

#1

$13.00

Hosta Dancing in the Rain; photo courtesy of Walters GardensA sport of ‘Blue Umbrellas’ that has white centered leaves with blue-green streaks and margins. Centers may turn green in hot weather. Pale lavender flowers.
‘Dancing Queen’ 26” ht x 38” w #1 $19.00
Hosta Dancing Queen; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasThis frolicking beauty starts out a bright yellow, turning to pale yellow later in the season. MAGNIFICENT pie-crusted edging and an upright grower with pale lavender flowers will have you singing for joy!
New! ‘Dark Shadows’ 20”ht x 40”w #1 $16.00
Hosta Dark ShadowsThis hosta has very thick blue foliage with an un-even yellow border that morphs to medium green by summer. A really unique combination that looks unbelievable with gold-centered hostas like ‘Rainforest Sunrise’, ‘Stained Glass’, and ‘Wylde Green Cream’! FRAGRANT pale lavender flowers too!
‘Dawn’s Early Light’

20” ht x 30” w

#1

$16.00

Hosta Dawn's Early LightTalk about intensity in the spring! This one is brilliant lemon yellow with much ruffling and corrugation of its heart-shaped leaves. Foliage loses its intensity in summer; lavender flowers.
‘Days End’

25” ht x 60” w

#1

$12.00

A sport of ‘Daybreak’ with medium green centers and gold margins. Good grower and great as a specimen. Lavender flowers.
Top 10!‘Deep Blue Sea’

13” ht x 38” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta Deep Blue Sea; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryI absolutely LOVE this hosta! It has intensely blue very round, corrugated leaves and near white flowers. Another “gotta-have”! A Contrary Mary Top 10 pick!
‘Deep Pockets’

19” ht x 30” w

#1

$13.00

This hosta has great substance and is medium green and textured with pale lavender flowers. A good grower and nice contrast!
New! ‘Deja Blue’ 12”ht x 18”w #1 $14.00
Hosta Deja Blue (photo courtesy Walters Gardens)This sport of ‘Blue Boy’ has blue-green foliage with yellow margins and a cream “lightning bolt” dividing them! VERY unique! Pale lavender flowers too!
‘Designer Genes’

12” ht x 30” w

Jumbo

$18.00

Hosta Designer Genes; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryA brand new intro with bright gold linear leaves and strikingly contrasting rich red petioles. Purple flowers with red scapes.WOW!
‘Devon Green’

12” ht x 25” w

#1

$9.00

Hosta Devon Green; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryAll green form of ‘Halcyon’ with VERY shiny dark green foliage and pale lavender foliage. Great as a foil.
‘Dew Drop’

7” ht x 12” w

Jumbo

$7.00

A darling baby (see it in the display bed!) with dark green leaves that have a smidgen of white at their edges.
‘Dixie Chick’ mini Jumbo $13.00
Hosta Dixie Chick; photo courtesy Netherlands Bulb CompanyAn adorable mini with medium green centers and light edges (the opposite of ‘Dixie Chickadee’, just to confuse ya!!!)
‘Dixie Chickadee’ mini Jumbo $14.00
Hosta Dixie Chicadee; photo courtesy of Walters GardensThis little sprite has shiny foliage with dark green edges and creamy yellow centers with adorable scattered freckles adorning it. Great substance and lavender flowers; may not be ready until late summer!
‘Don Stevens’ 17” ht x 40” w #1 $9.00
This handsome fellow has dark green foliage with creamy yellow margins and pale purple flowers—forms an attractive mound and is similar to ‘Queen Josephine’.
‘Dragon Fire’

24” ht x ?w

#1

$18.00

A BRAND NEW ‘Riptide’ seedling with very large blue-green waxy coated “wing-shaped” leaves with red petioles. Lavender flowers have purple scapes. Very limited!
‘Dragon Tails’

5” ht x 12” w

Jumbo

$13.00

Hosta Dragon Tails; photo courtesy of Green Hill NurseryA darling mini with long narrow yellow leaves with a teensy wavy edge. Bet your garden fairies would like to take a ride on this one! Lavender flowers.
‘Dragon’s Eye’ 22” ht x 36” w (maybe bigger?!) #1 $22.00
Hosta Dragon's Eye; photo courtesy of Green Hill NurseryThis great Beastie is a ‘Riptide’ seedling with frosty grey-green foliage with waxy white backs and purple scapes with lavender flowers. Undulating-- looks almost in flight! AWESOME collector’s hosta and great for breeding programs!
New! ‘Duke of Cornwall’ 24”ht x 58”w #1 $30.00
Hosta Duke of Cornwall (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)A ‘Blue Angel’ sport with blue-green leaf centers framed by gold margins—an AWESOME specimen plant! Near white flowers and a slowish growth rate; he’s another VERY limited gentleman!
‘Earth Angel’

30” ht x 80” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta Earth Angel; photo courtesy of Walters GardensAn AWESOME sport of ‘Blue Angel’ , this beauty has HUGE heart-shaped blue-green leaves with a creamy white border. Lavender flowers top it in early summer..a MUST as a specimen! 2009 Hosta Grower’s Hosta of the Year!
‘Edge of Night’

24” ht x 40” w

#1

$10.00

A VERY dark green leaved plant with an erect growth habit and mauvish flowers.
‘El Dorado’ 20” ht x 40” w #1 $22.00
This very rare gem has rippled, bright gold foliage with AWESOME substance and pale lavender flowers…may be the “gold standard” of yellow hostas! A Sieboldiana type, so is a slowish grower.
‘El Nino’

18” ht x 40” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta 'El Nino'This is one phenomenon you’ll welcome to your garden! It is a sport of ‘Halcyon’ with the same powdery blue, thick substanced foliage with the addition of a pure white margin. Lavender flowers in summer.
Top 10! ‘Electrocution’ 13” ht x 15” w Jumbo $20.00
This high-voltage baby is sure to shock your senses with twisted upward facing elongated dark green leaves that have yellow borders. Lavender flowers…a collector’s oddity! A Contrary Mary Top 10 pick!
New! ‘Emerald Ruff Cut’ ?16”ht x 40”w? #1 $16.00
A sport of ‘Sea Angel Wings’ with foliage that is bright gold centered and has dark green rippled margins—VERY bright and eye-catching! Good grower with pale lavender flowers; very limited!
‘Empress Wu’ 4½’ ht x 4½’w (maybe bigger!) #1 $24.00
Hosta Empress Wu; photo courtesy of Brian and Virginia SkaggsThis is one gigantic girl!!! MAY be the biggest hosta in cultivation with humongous dark green leaves that have groove-like veining and pale lavender flowers. Outstanding!!!
‘Enterprise’ 20” ht x 40” w #1 $16.00
Hosta Enterprise; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryThis sport of ‘Captain Kirk’ (what else!) has white centers with dark green foliage…seems as bright and eye-catching as its parent, and good substance and growth rate too! Lavender flowers; may not be ready until late summer.
‘Erie Magic’

25” ht x 50” w

#1

$11.00

A bewitching specimen hosta with apple green leaves and a gold margin. Lavender flowers.
‘Eskimo Pie’

22” ht x 30” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta Eskimo Pie; photo courtesy of Walters GardensBrought this one back due to customer request as it has unusual and intriguing coloring. A sport of ‘Northern Exposure,’ it starts with pale green centers, chartreuse jetting, and blue green margins. As the season progresses the center lightens to cream and the jetting turns to apple green. Puckering and textured, it has near white flowers and is a real treat!
New! ‘Essence of Summer’ 23”ht x 40”w #1 $19.00
Hosta Essence of SummerA tetraploid sport of ‘Warwick Essence’ with rounded very thick medium green foliage and gorgeous FRAGRANT white flowers!
‘Extasy’ 12” ht x 15” w Jumbo $17.00
Hosta Extasy; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks Nursery(Yes, I know but that IS how they spell it!) This one will make you swoon (don’t use THAT word much, do ya?!) with its wedge shaped foliage and flashy variegation of white center and wide blue-green edge. Lavender flowers too! May not be ready until late summer.
‘Eye Declare’ 14-16” ht x 20” w #1 $17.00
Hosta Eye Declare; photo courtesy of Walters GardensThis sport of ‘Sea Fire’ has glowing yellow center with thin deep green margins…very pebbly and great substance, y’all! Lavender flowers.
‘Faith’

16” ht x 24” w

#1

$20.00

Hosta FaithThis is a “gotta-have” (EVERYBODY’s gotta have faith right?!) that has huge nearly round leaves that are a glowing yellow and have so much puckering/bumpling/warting that it looks like the colors are forever changing and are in motion! Near white flowers too! Best in morning sun.
‘Faithful Heart’

 10” ht x 22” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta Faithful HeartANOTHER new cutie, this is the green-edged sport of ‘Cheatin’ Heart’ (gotta have one to balance the other!) It has pale lavender flowers in July.
‘Fallen Angel’

24” ht x 48” w

#1

$17.00

This sport of ‘Guardian Angel’ is a real temptress with misted gray and white foliage that persists until mid-season, finally fading to blue. With wavy leaf edges and white flowers, she’s a vixen ya gotta have!
New! ‘Fat Cat’ 22”ht x 52”w #1 $20.00
Hosta Fat Cat (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)Yep, we’ve got a couple of these around here that AREN’T in pots! As to the ones that are in pots, they have lovely rounded very corrugated bright yellow foliage and an upright growth habit that she inherited from her parent ‘Sagae’! She’s one cool cat!
‘Feather Boa’ 9” ht x 18” w #1 $7.00
This one has lance shaped elongated foliage, starting out shocking yellow in spring and fading somewhat in summer. Nice contrast in form for “chubbier” hostas!
‘Final Summation’ 20” ht x 60” w+ #1 $28.00
Hosta Final Summation; photo courtesy of Green Hill NurseryThis NEW sport of ‘Sum & Substance’ introduced by Bob Solberg has remarkable GIANT leaves of bright chartreuse with dark green edges. Pair him with ‘Lady Isobel Barnett’ for a Jaw-dropping combination. Glossy and with great substance, lavender flowers….in VERY limited quantities!
‘Fire Island’

11” ht x 30” w

#1

$16.00

Hosta Fire Island; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasBrilliant yellow spring foliage has great texture and red petioles that extend up into the base of the leaves. Foliage becomes chartreuse in mid-summer. Lavender flowers.
First Frost’

14” ht x 36” w

#1

$14.00

Hosta First Frost; photo courtesy of Walters GardensAnother lovely sport of ‘Halcyon’ with foliage changing from a blue center with a gold margin in spring to dark green center with a creamy white margin in summer. Great substance and pale lavender flowers.
‘First Mate’

9” ht x 18” w

Jumbo

$18.00

Hosta First Mate; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasA tetraploid sport of ‘Kabitan’ that is more upright and vigorous than its parent. It has long wavy yellow leaves with wide dark green leaf margins. Purple flowers.
‘Forest Shadows’

9” ht x 18” w

#1

$14.00

A sport of ‘Gumdrop’ with smooth heart shaped green leaves that are edged and streaked with dark blue-green. Lavender flowers; very limited!
‘Fort Knox’

 24” ht x 60” w

#1

$13.00

A hybrid of ‘Aspen Gold,’ this has great gold color and fabulous substance—great background or specimen plant! Lavender flowers mid summer. See pictures at Hosta Library!
‘Fragrant Blue’

 18” ht x 45” w

#1

$9.00

Hosta Fragrant BlueThis great hosta has frosty-blue foliage and fragrant pale lavender flowers in July.  
‘Fragrant Bouquet’

22” ht x 48” w

#1

$11.00

Hosta Fragrant Bouquet; photo courtesy of Naylor Creek HostasA Contrary Mary favorite! This plant has it all—very fragrant flowers Aug-Sept, brightly variegated foliage, a fast grower, 1998’ s hosta of the year. Another must! (see photo in featured garden)
‘Fragrant Star’

15” ht x 24” w

#1

$16.00

This is a cross between ‘Invincible’ and ‘June’ (two of my faves!) with VERY shiny blue leaves that are the same glassy texture as ‘Invincible’ and fragrant lavender flowers. A real superstar in very limited supply!
‘French Quarter’ 17” ht x 36” w #1 $20.00
Hosta French Quarter; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryOoh-la-la! This sport of ‘Cajun Sunrise’ has unusual color changes; starts gold in spring, then evolves into a rich orange-gold that gets her noticed from across the garden! Smooth, great substance, and pale lavender flowers make this enticing creature a “gotta-have”!
‘Fried Bananas’

23” ht x 53” w

#1

$11.00

Hosta 'Fried Bananas'Another great combo—a sport of ‘Guacamole,’ very fragrant flowers, bright gold foliage—a great specimen hosta.
‘Friends’ ?10” ht x 18” w? Jumbo $15.00
Hosta Friends; photo courtesy of Shady Oaks NurseryThis ‘Spritzer’ seedling has shiny, rippled bright yellow foliage with a twist at the tip of the leaf…cool! Lavender flowers too…we ALL need more friends! May not be ready until late summer.
‘Frosted Mouse Ears’ 7” ht x 15” w Jumbo $19.00
Hosta Frosted Mouse Ears; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryOkay, everyone knows how I LOVE ‘Blue Mouse Ears’, and this one’s his little cousin! A little squirt with the same unbelievable thick substance and blue-green to dark green foliage with a wide white margin. A slow grower, and won’t be ready until late summer, but I’m afraid (yup), another “gotta-have”! Oh, and dense clusters of purple flowers too!
New! ‘Funky Monkey’ ?16”h x 20”w? #1 $30.00
Hosta Funky MonkeyThis is a real STANDOUT…the foliage starts out bright chartreuse in the spring with deep red, almost black petioles with the color extending up into the leaf undersides. As the season progresses, some leaves turn all gold and some are gold with irregular green leaf margins; VERY unique! Foliage is also very shiny and of good substance; deep purple flowers produce fertile seeds. VERY, VERY limited!
‘Gemini Moon’

12” ht x 30” w

#1

$17.00

A hard-to-find plant with dark green foliage with apple-green edges. Very limited quantities!
New! ‘Gentle Giant’ 42”ht x 65”w #1 $36.00
Hosta Gentle Giant (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)This behemoth is a seedling of ‘Frances Williams’ and has very large cupped, corrugated, and twisted blue foliage held upwards to form a vase-shaped clump…VERY impressive and VERY LARGE! Has fertile seeds from pale lavender flowers…now he’s a specimen that will really stand out in your garden!
New! ‘Gentle Spirit’ 9”ht x 28”w jumbo $28.00
Hosta Gentle Spirit (photo courtesy Q & Z Nursery)This subtle sport of Hosta yingeri has shiny dark green foliage with a very narrow white edge…different! Also has cool spider-shaped purple flowers.
‘Ghost Spirit’

 20” ht x 42” w

#1

$17.00

Hosta Ghost SpiritA spectacular new hosta that has blue-green leaves with misted green and white centers that change to green in mid-late summer and pale lavender flowers in July. 
‘Gold Drop’

6” ht x 12” w

Jumbo

$6.00

From ‘Venusta’ parentage, this little one has heart-shaped golden foliage and lavender flowers.
New! ‘Golden Anniversary’ 22”ht x 50”w #1 $10.00
This is one of the earliest cultivars developed in the United States (1959) and is the mother to many hostas that have golden foliage as their springtime color. This one emerges a startling chartreuse in spring, then darkens to a deep dark green for the rest of the season. The foliage is very shiny and pie-crusted, and shows downward cupping…nice!
‘Golden Bullion’

16” ht x 40” w

#1

$8.00

Heavily corrugated, slug resistant mound of gold foliage, near white flowers July. Nice contrast to ‘Tok. Flavocircinalis.’ See photo at Hosta Library!
New! ‘Golden Meadows’ 20”ht x 40”w #1 $16.00
Hosta Golden MeadowsThis sport of ‘Elegans’ is REALLY cool…it has a blue-green margin and a leaf center that changes from gold to green during the season; medium green streaks appear between the two. The weird part is that the margins exhibit more waviness and corrugation than the center which causes a puckering effect…unusual! White flowers.
‘Gosan Gold Mist’

9” ht x 20” w

#1

$12.00

A lightly streaked golden hosta. Very different and hard to find!
‘Grand Slam’

10” ht x 24” w

#1

$15.00

One of the best ever greens, with very glossy, leathery, heart shaped foliage with serrated edges and red petioles and lavender flowers.
‘Green Mouse Ears’

6” ht x 16” w

Jumbo

$16.00

Hosta Green Mouse Ears; photo courtesy of Q and Z NurseryAn adorable companion to ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ (2008’s Hosta Growers Hosta of the Year), it has the same thick foliage and rounded, mousy-eared character but in a rich green!
New! ‘Grey Ghost’ ?22”ht x 50”w? #1 $17.00
Hosta Grey GhostThis is one eerie and unique sport of ‘Blue Angel’; in the spring it emerges NEAR WHITE, gradually changing to a bright light yellow and then finally to blue-green! Not sure how big it’s going to actually get; has white flowers.
‘Ground Sulfur’

 8” ht x 20” w

Jumbo

$6.00

A great ground-hugging mound of narrow, golden leaves with pale purple flowers in July—a great small edger!  photos at Hosta Library
‘Guacamole’

24” ht x 54” w

#1

$13.00

Hosta GuacamoleAnother member of the ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ family, it has chartreuse/gold foliage with wide green edges, fragrant white flowers.
‘Guardian Angel’

 28” ht x 58” w

#1

$16.00

Hosta Guardian Angel (photo courtesy Walters Gardens)A striking sport of ‘Blue Angel’ with misted white and green leaf center surrounded by a blue-green margin and near white flowers in June/July—a showy specimen or background plant! 
‘Gumdrop’

 8” ht x 18” w

Jumbo

$5.00

A real cutie—a dense mound of green, interesting foliage. Great for your rock or fairy garden! See picture at Hosta Library!
‘Gypsy Rose’

15” ht x 20” w

#1

$15.00

Hosta 'Gypsy Rose'This sport of ‘Striptease’ (of course!) is a stable cultivar that has a VERY wide, bright yellow leaf centers with dark green edges. A real show in your shade garden!

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