Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight'

Hosta, Iron Gate Delight Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Iron Gate Delight' — a medium-sized variegated hosta valued for its rich green leaves bordered by creamy white to soft ivory margins. The foliage is slightly corrugated with good substance, forming a neat, balanced mound that remains attractive through the growing season. Lavender flowers appear above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color to this dependable shade perennial.

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; tolerates some morning sun

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Its crisp variegation makes it useful for woodland gardens, shade borders, edging, and mixed hosta collections. Provides strong contrast when planted near blue hostas, gold hostas, or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns.

Care:
Maintain consistent soil moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. Morning sun may sharpen variegation, but avoid hot afternoon sun. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean away old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18''

Width

26-36"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender, White

Fall color

Green, Ivory

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