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'Undulata Mediopicta' Hosta

Hosta 'Undulata Mediopicta' — a classic medium-sized variegated hosta prized for its creamy white to pale green centers surrounded by dark green margins and strongly wavy leaf edges. The narrow, twisted leaves form a lively mound with distinctive movement and texture, making it one of the most recognizable older hosta cultivars. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 24–36 in
Height: 12–18 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Graceful, arching mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; best variegation in filtered shade

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
A classic hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, edging, and mass plantings. Its bright center and wavy foliage provide strong contrast with blue hostas, dark green foliage plants, and ferns.

Care:
Maintain evenly moist soil and mulch annually to conserve moisture. Protect pale centers from strong afternoon sun to prevent scorch. 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

12-18''

Width

24-30"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No