Bright white shapes like pointy ears decorate the dark green leaves of the 'Vulcan' hosta, and vivid chartreuse streaks add a pop of color. Together with lavender flowers on white scapes, this striking hosta is simply a logical choice for your garden.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Vulcan'

Common Name: Vulcan Hosta

Garden Size: 17-22 inches tall by 28-36 inches wide; scape height 12-24 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Slightly domed, heart-shaped leaves with dark green margins and bright white centers. Streaks of bright chartreuse form where green and white overlap. Leaves grow on white petioles with thin green edges.

Flowers: Pale lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on white 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: III-6a (Medium Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. ‘Captain Kirk’