With its alluring green leaves bordered by wavy yellow margins, this hosta's "come hither" look will beguile all visitors to your garden. A unique white line separates the yellow leaf centers from the green margins, most pronounced in summer heat.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Seducer' PP 22413

Common Name: Seducer Hosta, Shadowland Seducer Hosta

Garden Size: 24-26 inches tall by 36 inches wide; scape height 36-40 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves with blue-green centers and rippled, yellow-green margins that mature to pale gold. The variegated centers have a brushed or streaked appearance, and a unique white line divides the center from the margin. Summer heat encourages this hosta's unique coloring.

Flowers: Near-white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms late summer to early autumn.

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-5b (Large Leaved, Yellow Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Allegedly H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’ x H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’

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