Hosta Leading Lady

Leading Lady Hosta

Hosta ‘Leading Lady’ — a medium perennial hosta with a neat, mounded form, grown for its green leaves edged in creamy white that brighten shaded borders with clean contrast. The heart-shaped foliage has moderate substance, gentle texture, and a balanced symmetrical habit that remains attractive through the growing season. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 24–30 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:



Clean white margins brighten shade 🌿



Excellent for borders and woodland gardens



Tidy habit works well in mixed hosta plantings



Reliable variegated performer



Care:
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and protect from strong afternoon sun to preserve margin color. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18"

Width

24-30"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green, White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No