With large, blue-green leaves bordered by rippling gold edges, this vibrant hosta appears to converse with the spirits of the air. Its wedge-shaped leaves taper to curly tips. This dramatic specimen is crowned in summer with pale lavender flowers.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Voices in the Wind' PP 33265

Common Name: Voices in the Wind Hosta, Shadowland Voices in the Wind Hosta

Garden Size: 17 inches tall by 46 inches wide; scape height 24-39 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Large, wedge-shaped leaves with blue-green centers and highly ruffled gold margins. Mature leaves are prominently veined and have curled tips.

Flowers: Pale lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on 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: II-5b (Large Leaved, Yellow Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. ‘Arctic Blast’ x ((H. ‘Neptune’ x H. ‘Winfield Blue’) x H. ‘Joy Ride’)

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