Hosta 'Geisha'

'Geisha' Hosta

Hosta 'Geisha' — a distinctive medium hosta valued for its narrow, twisted green leaves edged with creamy yellow to ivory margins, giving the plant an elegant, refined appearance. The elongated leaves arch outward in a graceful mound, and the variegation becomes brighter as the season progresses. Lavender flowers appear on upright stems in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal color above the foliage.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 12–16 in (to ~24 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Graceful, 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:
Its narrow, elegant foliage gives a different texture than broader hostas, making it excellent for edging, containers, woodland gardens, and mixed shade borders. Pairs especially well with ferns, heuchera, and fine-textured shade plants.

Care:
Provide consistent moisture and mulch to keep roots cool. Morning sun may improve variegation, but avoid hot afternoon exposure. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean away old foliage in spring. Divide when clumps become crowded. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Arching, Clump, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No