Scientific Name: Hosta 'Angel Falls' PP 28785

Common Name: Angel Falls Hosta

Garden Size: 16-20 inches tall by 25 inches wide; scape height 25 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding, arching

Foliage: Heart-shaped, dark green leaves emerge with creamy yellow centers that lighten to ivory or near-white as the leaf matures. Chartreuse streaks appear where the center and margin colors meet. The deep-veined leaves have rippled edges and arch downward when mature.

Flowers: Tube-shaped, pale lavender flowers that grow on grayish-yellow scapes above the foliage. Each flower has several large bracts at the base of the petals. Blooms mid summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: I-6a (Giant Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Niagara Falls’