Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans'

Elegant Plantain Lily

Hosta sieboldiana ‘Elegans’ — a very large perennial hosta with a broad, mounded form, prized for its massive blue-gray foliage and bold architectural presence in shade gardens. The thick, heavily corrugated leaves are broad, deeply heart-shaped, and strongly cupped, creating a dramatic coarse-textured clump with excellent substance. Pale near-white to lavender flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 60–72 in | Height: 28–36 in (up to 42 in in flower)
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil / Water: Rich, well-drained soil; evenly moist conditions preferred
Wildlife: Hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses:



Massive blue-gray foliage creates bold specimen impact 🌿



Thick leaves offer excellent slug resistance



Outstanding for large woodland borders



Mature clumps provide strong architectural structure



Care:
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and protect from strong afternoon sun to preserve blue coloration. Allow ample room for mature size and divide only when necessary.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

28-36"

Width

60-72"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Fall color

Blue Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad, Mounded

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No