Hosta Lily Pad

Lily Pad Hosta

Hosta ‘Lily Pad’ — a medium perennial hosta with a low, rounded mounded form, valued for its broad, rounded green leaves that resemble floating lily pads. The thick foliage is slightly cupped with smooth texture and clear veining, forming a dense clump with a calm, uniform appearance in shade gardens. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 24–30 in | Height: 12–16 in (up to 22 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:



Rounded foliage gives a unique lily-pad effect 🌿



Excellent for edging and smaller shade gardens



Dense clump provides clean ground-level texture



Pairs well with upright hostas



Care:
Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive soil with regular moisture. Protect from strong afternoon sun and divide every few years if clumps become crowded.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-15"

Width

24-30"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Mounded, Rounded

Drought tolerant

No