Hosta Goddess Of Athena

'Goddess Of Athena' Hosta

Hosta 'Goddess Of Athena' — a medium to large variegated hosta prized for its rich green leaves bordered by broad creamy white to ivory margins. The broad foliage forms a full elegant mound with strong contrast, and the pale margins remain bright through the growing season, giving the plant a refined appearance in shaded gardens. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest while the foliage remains the primary ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 30–40 in
Height: 18–22 in (to ~28 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; best variegation in filtered shade

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A striking variegated hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, foundation beds, and mixed hosta collections. Its clean white margins pair especially 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 to prevent scorch. 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

18-22"

Width

30-40"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Normal, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Dense, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No