Hosta 'Potomac Pride'

Hosta, Plantain Lily, Potomac Pride Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Potomac Pride' — a large hosta prized for its very dark green, glossy leaves with thick substance and a bold upright presence in the garden. The broad, slightly cupped foliage forms a substantial mound and holds its rich color well through the season, creating strong contrast in shaded plantings. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest while the foliage remains the primary ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 22–28 in (to ~34 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Large, upright mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates 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 dark glossy foliage makes it especially valuable for contrast in woodland gardens, shade borders, and specimen planting. Thick leaves provide excellent slug resistance and pair well with gold, blue, or white-variegated hostas.

Care:
Provide rich soil and regular moisture for best growth. Mulch annually to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Mature clumps improve with age and require division only when crowded. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

22-28"

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Mounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No