Hosta 'June'

Hosta, June Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily

Hosta 'June' — a highly prized medium-sized variegated hosta known for its blue-green margins surrounding luminous chartreuse to gold centers that brighten through the season. The thick, slightly puckered leaves form a tidy mound and often show subtle color shifts depending on light exposure, making each clump especially attractive. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal interest.

Type: Perennial

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

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, rounded mound

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:
A standout hosta for woodland gardens, borders, edging, and specimen planting. Its striking blue-and-gold foliage pairs exceptionally well with darker green hostas, ferns, and other shade perennials. Thick leaves provide good slug resistance.

Care:
Provide consistent moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. Morning sun can intensify the gold center, 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, White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Low Mounding, Mounded, Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No