Hosta 'Stained Glass'

Stained Glass Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Stained Glass' — a large, luminous hosta prized for its bright golden-yellow centers framed by broad dark green margins and its highly fragrant pale lavender to near-white flowers. The glossy, slightly corrugated leaves form a bold mound, and the golden centers intensify through summer, especially with some morning sun. Large fragrant blooms appear in late summer, making this one of the finest fragrant variegated hostas.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 18–24 in (to ~30 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Form: Broad, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun deepens center color

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and moths

Features & Landscape Uses:
An outstanding specimen for woodland gardens, shade borders, foundation beds, and planting near patios or walkways where fragrance can be enjoyed. Its glowing foliage pairs especially well with blue hostas, dark green shade plants, and ferns.

Care:
Provide fertile soil and regular moisture for best growth. Morning sun enhances gold color and flowering, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Mature clumps improve with age and require little division. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Fall color

Dark Green, Fern

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad, Clump, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No