Hosta 'Stiletto'

Stiletto Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Stiletto' — a small, fast-growing hosta prized for its narrow dark green leaves edged with crisp creamy white margins and distinctly rippled edges. The slender foliage forms a dense, arching mound that gives fine texture and movement in shaded gardens. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in late summer, often blooming heavily for a plant of its size.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 8–12 in (to ~18 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Compact, arching 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:
Excellent for edging, containers, woodland gardens, rock gardens, and mass planting in smaller shade spaces. Its narrow rippled foliage contrasts especially well with broad-leaved hostas and ferns.

Care:
Maintain evenly moist soil and mulch annually to conserve moisture. Morning sun may sharpen variegation, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean away old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

18"-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Fall color

Dark Green, White

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No