'His Honor' boasts heavily textured leaves the size of dinner plates, sporting sunny yellow edges and blue-green centers. Topped by elegant white, lily-like flowers in summer, this big friendly hosta is sure to brighten up a shady spot.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'His Honor'

Common Name: His Honor Hosta

Garden Size: 22-24 inches tall by 48 inches wide; scape height 36-42 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Giant, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves with chartreuse borders that turn creamy yellow as they mature. The leaves have a subtle corrugated texture and can be slightly upturned or cupped.

Flowers: Near white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on 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: I-5b (Giant Leaved, Yellow Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. ‘HB-87-1’ x H. ‘HB-87-1’