Hosta 'Abba Dabba Wow'

Hosta 'Abba Dabba Wow'

Hosta ‘Abba Dabba Wow’ — commonly known as Abba Dabba Wow Hosta — is a large perennial prized for its broad green leaves edged with wide golden-yellow margins that brighten to creamy yellow as the season progresses. The thick, slightly rippled foliage forms a bold mound with excellent substance, giving it good slug resistance and strong texture in shaded gardens. Pale lavender flowers appear on upright scapes in midsummer above the foliage.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 2–2.5 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Large, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for woodland gardens, shade borders, specimen planting, and hosta collections. Bold variegation provides strong contrast and works well with blue or dark green companions.

Care: Maintain even soil moisture during dry periods for best foliage quality. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom. 🌿✨

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-3.5'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer, Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Shape

Clump, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No