ABSTRACT
Plant Description A genus of 40 species native to China and Japan, Hosta species have become universally popular for their decorative leaves. Numerous varieties have been developed. Frost hardy and shade tolerant perennials that produce large, showy leaves that are various shades of green, yellow, edged in yellow, or white. Inflorescences are tall racemes produced above the foliage. Flowers are bell-shaped, nodding, and may be white, bluish-purple, or pink in color (Figures 197 and 198).
