Scientific Name: Hosta 'Hans'

Common Name: Hans Hosta

Garden Size: 20 inches tall by 32 inches wide; scape height 20-22 inches

Growth Rate: Most hostas have a moderate to fast growth rate.

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Heart-shaped leaves with dark blue-green margins and white centers. The transition between colors has a tufted, feathery pattern, forming streaks of bright chartreuse where green and white overlap. The mature leaves have a corrugated texture, ruffled edges, and a slight fold, giving this hosta a unique swirled appearance.

Flowers: Pale lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on pale, pink-tinted scapes above the foliage. Blooms early to 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: Not registered

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Andrew'