Hosta 'Loyalist'

Hosta, Loyalist Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Loyalist' — a striking medium-sized variegated hosta prized for its crisp white leaf centers bordered by dark green margins. The broad, slightly pointed leaves form a dense, upright mound, and the strong contrast remains bright through the growing season, especially in shaded locations. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 30–36 in
Height: 14–18 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, upright mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; best color 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 standout white-centered hosta ideal for woodland gardens, shade borders, edging, and specimen use. Its bold variegation provides strong contrast with blue hostas, gold foliage plants, and ferns. Thick leaves also offer some resistance to slug damage.

Care:
Protect from strong afternoon sun to prevent scorching of the white centers. Maintain consistent soil moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. 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

30-36"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender, White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green, Ivory, White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense, Mounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No