Citrusy chartreuse leaves whose edges are rimed in white comprise this bright, tasty hosta. Fragrant summer flowers complete its cocktail of charm.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Frozen Margarita'

Common Name: Frozen Margarita Hosta

Garden Size: 18-20 inches tall by 40 inches wide; scape height 33-36 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Glossy, heart-shaped, yellow-green leaves with narrow, creamy white margins. The transition between colors has a brushed or feathered appearance.

Flowers: Fragrant, tube-shaped, pale lavender to 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: III-4a (Medium Leaved, White Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Fried Bananas'