'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’
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