Hosta 'Sweet Home Chicago'

Hosta

Hosta 'Sweet Home Chicago' — a medium-sized variegated hosta valued for its bright chartreuse to golden centers bordered by rich green margins. The broad leaves form a full mound, with center color becoming brighter through the season and creating strong contrast in shaded gardens. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color while the foliage remains the primary ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 28–36 in
Height: 14–18 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun enhances center color

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Its bright center variegation makes it useful for woodland gardens, shade borders, edging, and mixed hosta collections. Pairs well with blue hostas, dark green foliage plants, and ferns for contrast.

Care:
Maintain evenly moist soil and mulch annually to conserve moisture. Morning sun improves color intensity, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18"

Width

28-36"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen

Shape

Clump, Dense, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No