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Hosta Majesty

Majesty Hosta

Hosta ‘Majesty’ — a large perennial hosta with a broad, upright-mounded form, valued for its blue-green leaves edged with creamy yellow to white margins. The broad, heart-shaped foliage has thick substance, gentle corrugation, and strong contrast, forming a bold architectural clump in shade gardens. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 48–60 in | Height: 24–30 in (up to 36 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:



Bold variegation gives strong specimen value 🌿



Thick leaves offer good slug resistance



Excellent for large shade borders



Mature clumps create strong focal impact



Care:
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and protect from strong afternoon sun to preserve variegation. Allow clumps time to mature before dividing.

Plant type
Perennial
Height
24-30''
Width
48-60"
Hardiness zones
3–8
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial Shade
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Mid Summer
Flower color
White
Leaf color
Steel Blue, White
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Soil
Clay, Moist well-drained, Rich
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting
Shape
Broad, Mounded, Upright
Drought tolerant
No