Lily-pad-like leaves in dreamy blue-green comprise this showy and elegant hosta. Decorating the center of each leaf is a feather-like blaze of creamy yellow. Clusters of white blooms adorn the foliage in early to mid summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Dream Queen'

Common Name: Dream Queen Hosta

Garden Size: 18-24 inches tall by 34-49 inches wide; scape height 20-26 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Broad, nearly round leaves with wide, blue-green margins and narrow, chartreuse centers that mature to creamy white later in the season. The center variegation has an irregular, flame-like shape. Leaves are corrugated in texture and slightly cupped.

Flowers: Tube-shaped, near-white 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: II-8(6a): Large Leaved, Others (Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Great Expectations'