The 'Twilight' hosta's broad, glossy, dark green leaves feature contrasting creamy yellow margins. The sturdy leaves are resistant to slug damage. Big, pale lavender flowers ascend on slender stems above the foliage in summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Twilight' PP 14040

Common Name: Twilight Hosta

Garden Size: 20-22 inches tall by 28-38 inches wide; scape height 30-40 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Sturdy, heart-shaped leaves with dark green centers and creamy yellow margins. The transition between colors has a streaked or tufted appearance. The leaves are very glossy and sometimes slightly corrugated, cupped, and upturned. The thick foliage is resistant to slugs.

Flowers: Lavender, tube-shaped 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: II-5b (Large Leaved, Yellow Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. fortunei ‘Aureomarginata’