A large, attractive mound of glossy, yellow-margined green leaves. Deep veins form pleasing lines on the sturdy, cascading leaves. With time and plenty of space, 'Victory' can reach an impressive 6 feet across. Near white flowers emerge in summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Victory'

Common Name: Victory Hosta

Garden Size: 24-30 inches tall by 36-70 inches wide; scape height 40-70 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding, Semi Upright

Foliage: Large, heart-shaped, green leaves with yellow margins that lighten to creamy white with summer heat. The transition between margin and center has a brushed or feathered appearance. The leaves are smooth, glossy, and deeply veined, and grow on upright petioles.

Flowers: Near-white, 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: I-5b (Giant Leaved, Yellow Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. nigrescens ‘Elatior’

Notes: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2015