'Warwick Comet' has a unique look, with round, textured leaves shaped like upturned scoops. White variegation pools in the center of each leaf, with a frothy edge like cream poured in coffee. Near-white flowers top the foliage in summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Warwick Comet'

Common Name: Warwick Comet Hosta

Garden Size: 14-16 inches tall by 25-30 inches wide; scape height 24 inches

Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: A symmetrical mound of rounded, cupped, and highly corrugated leaves. When they emerge, the leaves are blue-green with yellow centers, and as they mature the colors change to pure green and creamy white. The border between margin and center has an irregular, brushed appearance, with streaks of lighter green forming where the colors overlap.

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: III-6a (Medium Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. ‘Christmas Tree’ variegated form x H. ‘Dorset Blue’