Hosta 'Royal Standard'

Hosta, Plantain Lily, Royal Standard Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Royal Standard' — a large, vigorous hosta prized for its broad, glossy medium-green leaves and abundant fragrant white flowers. The foliage forms a substantial arching mound, and in late summer tall stems carry large trumpet-shaped blooms with a strong sweet fragrance, making it one of the finest flowering hostas for the garden.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 22–28 in (to ~36 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Form: Broad, arching mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun and more light with moisture

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and moths

Features & Landscape Uses:
Highly valued for fragrant late-season flowers, making it ideal near patios, walkways, and evening gardens. Excellent for woodland gardens, large shade borders, and foundation beds. Its glossy foliage pairs well with blue hostas, ferns, and bold shade perennials.

Care:
Provide fertile soil and regular moisture, especially during summer heat. Some morning or filtered sun encourages heavier flowering. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Mature clumps improve with age and need division only when crowded. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

22-28"

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Fall color

Yellow Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Low Mounding

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No