Scientific Name: Hosta 'Hudson Bay' PP 23598

Common Name: Hudson Bay Hosta, Shadowland Hudson Bay Hosta

Garden Size: 22-24 inches tall by 24-30 inches wide; scape height 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, heart-shaped leaves with extra wide blue-green margins and narrow, creamy white centers. The transition between blue-green and white has a tufted or feathered appearance and forms a light green color where the two overlap. Mature leaves are corrugated, cupped, and slightly upturned.

Flowers: Near-white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes just above the upturned 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: Sport of H. ‘Eskimo Pie’

Notes: Part of the Shadowland collection of hostas from Proven Winners.