Hosta Fortuni Hyacinthiana

Fortuni Hyacinthiana Hosta

Hosta fortunei 'Hyacinthina' — a classic large hosta valued for its broad medium-green leaves, graceful upright habit, and dependable vigorous growth. The foliage forms a substantial mound with smooth to lightly textured leaves, and tall flower scapes carry abundant pale lavender flowers in midsummer, giving the plant strong seasonal presence.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 24–30 in (to ~40 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Large, upright 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 dependable classic hosta for woodland gardens, large shade borders, foundation beds, and mass planting. Its clean green foliage pairs well with variegated, blue, and gold hostas as well as ferns and other shade perennials.

Care:
Provide fertile soil and regular moisture for best size and vigor. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Mature clumps improve with age and divide only when crowded. 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green, White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding, Mounded, Upright

Drought tolerant

No