Hosta 'Pearl Lake'

Hosta, Pearl Lake Plantain Lily, Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Pearl Lake' — a medium to large hosta valued for its blue-green foliage, broad leaves, and balanced mounded habit. The leaves have good substance with a slightly textured surface, forming a full clump that remains attractive through the growing season. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color while the foliage provides the main ornamental value.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 30–40 in
Height: 16–20 in (to ~26 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, rounded 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 dependable hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, mixed hosta plantings, and foundation beds. Its cool foliage color pairs well with gold or variegated hostas, ferns, and other shade perennials.

Care:
Maintain consistent moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. Protect from strong afternoon sun for best foliage quality. 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

16-20"

Width

30-40"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender, White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Dense, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No