Hosta 'Undulata Albomarginata'

Undulata Albomarginata Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Undulata Albomarginata' — a classic medium-sized variegated hosta valued for its narrow medium green leaves edged with crisp white margins and distinctly wavy leaf edges. The foliage forms a graceful mound with fine texture, and the white edging remains bright through the growing season. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color to this dependable shade perennial.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 24–36 in
Height: 12–18 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Graceful, arching mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A long-used favorite for woodland gardens, edging, mass plantings, and shade borders. Its wavy white-edged foliage pairs especially well with broader-leaved hostas, ferns, and other shade perennials.

Care:
Provide regular moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. Morning sun may sharpen variegation, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean away old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

24-36''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Green, White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No