'So Sweet' is an understated yet elegant hosta with glossy, ivory-bordered, green leaves. Its near-white flowers are notable for their fragrance and their flared trumpet shape. This hosta tolerates sun well and sends out most blooms in 3/4 sun exposure.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'So Sweet'

Common Name: So Sweet Hosta

Garden Size: 14-22 inches tall by 22-28 inches wide; scape height 22-35 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: Glossy, green, ovate leaves with slighty wavy, creamy yellow margins that mature to creamy white. This hosta tolerates sun well.

Flowers: Fragrant, near white, bell-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. This hosta produces the most flowers in 3/4 sun. Blooms 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: III-4b (Medium Leaved, White Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. ‘Fragrant Bouquet’ x H. ‘Aden 462’

Notes: AHGA Hosta of the Year 1996