With dark green edges and irregular gold centers streaked with a chartreuse bridge color, each heart-shaped leaf of the 'Etched Glass' hosta is a unique work of art. Near-white blooms tower over the eye-catching foliage in late summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Etched Glass' PP 30748

Common Name: Etched Glass Hosta, Shadowland Etched Glass Hosta

Garden Size: 15-18 inches tall by 31-36 inches wide; scape height 24-36 inches

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Heart-shaped, slightly folded, and slightly wavy leaves that feature wide, dark green margins and creamy yellow centers that are streaked with a yellow-green transition color. The border between the margin and center has a brushed or feathered appearance. Mature leaves are thick and sturdy and are corrugated in patches.

Flowers: Near-white, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. 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-6a (Medium Leaved; Green or Blue Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Sport of H. 'Stained Glass'

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