Hosta Great Expectations
These shade-loving, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennials bear thick leaves that begin chartreuse, then turn to yellow, then buttery yellow, and finally white, with wide, irregular blue-green margins. Purple bell-shaped flowers bloom on one-sided racemes atop tall bracted scapes. Slow growth rate. Sport of ‘sieboldiana Elegans‘.
Blooms early to mid-summer
1.5 ft tall x 3.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate to Consistent Moisture |
Lilac purple aromatic plumes grow on thin dark purple stems high atop dark green deeply lobed foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to early summer
1.5-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Tolerant to juglone
Fragrant
Sweet, pink, heart-shaped flowers are contrasted against feathery blue-green foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to summer
0.5-1 ft tall x 1 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Tolerant to juglone
Bright yellow flowers bloom on variegated foliage of green with white margins. New growth has a pink tinge on the tips of the leaves, accompanied by pink buds. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer to early fall
0.5- 1 ft tall x 0.5-1 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Attracts butterflies
Moderate salt tolerance
Clusters of periwinkle blue saucer-shaped flowers grow on green foliage that turns orange red in fall and creates a dense spreading mound. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to early summer
1-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Clump-forming rose-pink leaves that darken to bronze-pink as they mature. Small bell-shaped flowers appear on tall stems early in the season. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to late summer
2 ft tall x 1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Moderate salt tolerance
This evergreen perennial features foliage of silver-speckled green leaves and clusters of deep salmon-pink flowers. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to mid-spring
0.5-1 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts pollinators
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These shade-loving, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennials bear broad, ovate chartreuse leaves with darker green centres. Purple bell-shaped flowers bloom on one-sided racemes atop tall bracted scapes. Moderate growth rate. Mutation of ‘Golden Tiara‘.
Blooms mid-summer
1 ft tall x 2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
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These shade-loving, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennials bear huge, glossy, light green leaves with dark green margins. Pale lavender bell-shaped flowers bloom on one-sided racemes atop tall bracted scapes. Rapid growth rate. Sport of ‘Fragrant Bouquet‘.
Blooms late summer
2 ft tall x 3 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
Fragrant