Hosta 'Stained Glass'

Hosta 'Stained Glass' has shiny, deeply veined, bright gold leaves edged in dark green. The large, pale lavender flowers are highly scented. Hosta of the Year in 2006, this star rises even higher than its popular parent plant, 'Guacamole.' Sun tolerant and vigorous.

This genus of shade lovers has 70 species, all of them from China and Japan, and hybridizers have produced hundreds of exciting crosses. Hostas have many handsome leaf colorations and lavender or white Lily-like flowers on graceful stalks. Plants prefer a moist location, but we've had a mass planting thrive for more than 30 years under a row of Sugar Maples. (In the South and West, evenly moist soil is required.) Because Hostas are grown primarily for their foliage, we give the height of the leaves, not the flowers.

For more information on the growing and care of Hosta, click on Growing Guide.