Hosta 'Mount Tom'

Hosta 'Mount Tom' — a large variegated hosta valued for its blue-green leaves edged with broad creamy yellow to ivory margins. The thick, slightly corrugated foliage forms a broad mound with strong substance, giving the plant both texture and durability in shaded gardens. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest while the foliage remains the main ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 22–28 in (to ~34 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Broad, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun tolerated

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A strong large hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, specimen planting, and foundation beds. Its bold variegation pairs well with blue hostas, gold foliage plants, and ferns, while thick leaves offer good slug resistance.

Care:
Provide fertile soil and regular moisture, especially during dry periods. Mulch annually to keep roots cool and preserve moisture. Protect pale margins from strong afternoon sun. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

22-28"

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen

Shape

Broad, Clump, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No