Medium-sized, heart-shaped leaves with dark green margins and creamy white centers. The white centers have an irregular, tufted shape, with hints of chartreuse where green and ivory overlap. The leaves have a gentle, asymmetrical wave and twisted tips.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Loyalist'

Common Name: Loyalist Hosta

Garden Size: 12-18 inches tall by 18-38 inches wide

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: Medium-sized, heart-shaped leaves with dark green margins and creamy white centers. The white centers have an irregular, tufted shape, with hints of chartreuse where green and ivory overlap. The leaves have a gentle, asymmetrical wave and twisted tips.

Flowers: Tube-shaped, pale lavender flowers that grow on creamy white scapes above the foliage. Blooms 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: IV-6a (Small Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Patriot'