Scientific Name: Hosta 'Ann Kulpa'

Common Name: Ann Kulpa Hosta

Garden Size: 20 inches tall by 24-39 inches wide; scape height 24-30 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Heart-shaped, dark green leaves with light-colored blazes down their centers. Leaf centers are yellow in spring and gradually brighten to ivory white, gaining a moderately corrugated texture when mature. The petioles are variegated with creamy white and green stripes.

Flowers: Near white, bell-shaped flowers that grow on pale green scapes above the foliage. 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: III-6a (Medium Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. ‘Pin Stripe Sister’