The 'June' hosta showcases a painterly blend of green and yellow hues. A blaze of spring green to pale yellow lights up the center of each sturdy, heart-shaped, blue-green leaf. In summer, lavender flowers accentuate the colorful foliage.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'June'

Common Name: June Hosta

Garden Size: 12-16 inches tall by 20-36 inches wide; scape height 16-24 inches

Growth Rate: Most hostas have a moderate to fast growth rate.

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Sturdy, heart-shaped leaves with yellow-green centers and blue-green margins. The transition between colors has a brushed, feathered appearance and forms a third spring green color where the colors overlap. The thick leaves sometimes have a matte, chalky surface and are resistant to slugs.

Flowers: Lavender, bell-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: IV-6a (Small Leaved, Green or Blue Margined, Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Halcyon'

Notes: AHGA Hosta of the Year 2001