Hosta 'Praying Hands'

Hosta, Plantain Lily, Praying Hands Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Praying Hands' — a highly distinctive medium-sized hosta prized for its narrow, upright leaves that fold tightly upward like clasped hands. The dark green leaves are edged with narrow creamy yellow margins and have strongly rippled edges, creating one of the most unusual textures in any hosta. Lavender flowers appear above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal color to this architectural shade perennial.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 15–20 in
Height: 14–18 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Upright, narrow clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun tolerated

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
An outstanding accent plant for woodland gardens, containers, edging, and collector hosta gardens. Its vertical form contrasts beautifully with broad-leaved hostas, ferns, and mounded shade perennials. Thick leaves also provide good slug resistance.

Care:
Maintain consistent moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. Morning sun can sharpen variegation, but avoid hot afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide only when needed, as mature clumps improve with age. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

14-18''

Width

15-20"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Leaf color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Mounded, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No