Hosta Hanky Panky

Hanky Panky Hosta

Hosta ‘Hanky Panky’ — a medium perennial hosta with a compact, mounded form, notable for its dramatic season-changing variegation. The thick, heart-shaped leaves emerge blue-green with a pale yellow center, then the center brightens to creamy white by summer, creating a striking two-tone effect. Lavender flowers appear on upright scapes in midsummer above the foliage and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 24–36 in | Height: 14–18 in (up to 24 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:



Unique center color changes through the season 🌿



Thick foliage offers good slug resistance



Excellent for borders, containers, and collector gardens



Strong contrast in shaded plantings



Care:
Grow in moist, fertile soil with protection from harsh afternoon sun. Best color develops in bright shade. Divide every few years if clumps become crowded.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18"

Width

24-36''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Asparagus, Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No