Colorful and sturdy, the 'Beach Boy' hosta's rounded, slug-resistant leaves feature blue-green margins with a splash of creamy yellow and a hint of bright green where the colors overlap. White blossoms form in summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Beach Boy'

Common Name: Beach Boy Hosta

Garden Size: 16 inches tall by 32 inches wide; scape height 24 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Rounded, moderately cupped leaves with a wide, irregular, blue-green border and a bright yellow center that matures to creamy white by summer. The thick leaves are resistant to slugs.

Flowers: Pure white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late 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: Sport of H. 'Dream Weaver'