A wide gold band surrounds each heart-shaped, dark green leaf. Gently wavy leaf edges change gradually from bright yellow to creamy white, offering bright, tropical color in spring and bold, sophisticated style in summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Broad Band', Hosta 'Broadband'

Common Name: Broad Band Hosta, Broadband Hosta

Garden Size: 18-24 inches tall by 24-48 inches wide; scape height 24-31 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Large, nearly round heart-shaped leaves that are as wide as they are long. Leaves have dark green centers and wide, gently wavy margins that are yellow in spring and mature to creamy white in summer. Leaves are deeply veined but with very little corrugation.

Flowers: Tube-shaped, pale lavender to near white 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: Unregistered

Parentage: Unknown; originated by Ron Livingston