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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 1.5 ft to 2 ft
Width: 3 ft to 4 ft
Flower color: Pale lavender to nearly white flowers
Foliage color: Blue green leaves with broad creamy yellow margins
Bloom time: Midsummer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower scapes and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators attracted to the flowers

Perennials

Hosta x 'Wide Brim'

Wide Brim Hosta

Hosta x 'Wide Brim' produces pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers in midsummer, held on slender scapes that rise above the foliage and attract bees and other pollinators. Broad, heart-shaped leaves are blue-green with wide, irregular creamy yellow margins, creating a layered mound with bold texture and pronounced veining. The foliage remains full and colorful throughout the growing season, while the flowers add a light, airy accent above the leaves.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Midsummer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns · Lungworts · Wild ginger · Hellebores

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.