Hosta 'Cameo'

Cameo Plantain Lily,hosta

Hosta ‘Cameo’ — commonly known as Cameo Hosta — is a miniature perennial valued for its narrow leaves with creamy white centers bordered by dark green margins. The small foliage forms a dense, tidy mound and provides bright contrast in shaded gardens or containers. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal color.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 10–14 in
Height: 6–8 in

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Miniature, dense mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for rock gardens, troughs, edging, containers, and miniature hosta collections. Crisp variegation provides bright detail in small shaded spaces.

Care: Keep soil evenly moist and protect from drying out during hot weather. Divide in spring or early fall when needed. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom. 🌿✨

Plant type

Perennial

Height

6-8"

Width

10'-12"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No