Brilliantly colored leaves with dark green borders give the impression of light shining through stained glass. This gorgeous chartreuse to gold hosta is a vigorous grower and relatively sun tolerant. Fragrant near-white flowers are the icing on the cake.

Scientific Name: Hosta' Stained Glass'

Common Name: Stained Glass Hosta

Garden Size: 15-20 inches tall by 32-48 inches wide; scape height 30 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves with brilliant yellow to chartreuse centers and narrow, darker green margins. The transition between colors has an irregular, brushed appearance. Leaves are deeply veined and are sometimes slightly corrugated when mature. This hosta is relatively sun tolerant.

Flowers: Large, fragrant, tube-shaped, near-white flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms 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: II-6a (Large Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. ‘Guacamole’

Notes: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2006