Hosta Grey Ghost

Grey Ghost Hosta

Hosta ‘Grey Ghost’ — a medium to large perennial hosta with a broad, mounded form, valued for its smoky blue-gray foliage accented by irregular creamy margins. The thick, heart-shaped leaves have a misty gray-blue center that gives the plant its ghostly appearance, with moderate substance and gentle corrugation forming a striking clump in shade gardens. Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer on upright scapes above the foliage and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 36–48 in | Height: 18–24 in (up to 30 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:



Smoky blue-gray foliage gives unique contrast 🌿



Excellent specimen for shaded borders



Thick leaves provide some slug resistance



Distinctive coloring pairs well with gold hostas



Care:
Grow in fertile, consistently moist soil and protect from hot afternoon sun to preserve the blue-gray coloration. Divide only when needed, as mature clumps develop best with age.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24"

Width

36-48"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Plum

Leaf color

Blue Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Broad, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No