Scientific Name: Hosta 'Brim Cup'

Common Name: Brim Cup Hosta

Garden Size: 12 inches tall by 12-18 inches wide; scape height 18 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: 6-inch-long, cupped leaves with green centers and wide, pale yellow to white margins. The sturdy leaves are heart-shaped to oval-shaped shaped and have a seersucked texture.

Flowers: Tube-shaped, bluish-lavender flowers that turn white with maturity. Flowers cluster on scapes just 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: III-4b (Medium Leaved; White Margined; Yellow, White, or Chartreuse Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. 'Wide Brim'