Hosta Bonnie

Bonnie Hosta

Hosta 'Bonnie' — a medium-sized variegated hosta valued for its rich green leaves edged with creamy yellow to soft ivory margins. The broad foliage forms a neat mound with gentle texture, and the pale margins brighten through the season to create strong contrast in shaded gardens. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color while the foliage remains the primary ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 28–36 in
Height: 14–18 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun tolerated

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A dependable variegated hosta for woodland gardens, edging, shade borders, and mixed hosta collections. Its clean variegation pairs well with blue hostas, gold foliage plants, and ferns.

Care:
Maintain evenly moist soil and mulch annually to conserve moisture. Protect pale margins from strong afternoon sun. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18"

Width

28-36"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Dense, Mounded, Wide Spreading

Drought tolerant

No