Hosta – Ann Kulpa

You don’t earn the name “Mammoth” by being small! This bold and vigorous Hosta forms a massive, mounding clump, reaching 3 feet tall and spreading up to 5 feet wide. Its heavily puckered, powder-blue leaves span an impressive 12 inches each, creating a lush and textured display. In summer, towering 4-foot flower stalks emerge, adorned with clusters of pale lavender, lily-like blooms. A true garden giant, Mammoth is well worth the space.

Hostas are beloved shade perennials, originating from China and Japan, with hybridizers producing countless stunning varieties. Known for their striking foliage in a range of colors and forms, they also offer elegant lavender or white blooms on graceful stems. While Mammoth thrives in moist conditions, we’ve seen it flourish for over 30 years under a row of Sugar Maples. In the South and West, consistently moist soil is essential. Because Hostas are primarily grown for their foliage, we list the leaf height rather than the flowers, ensuring you know just how big and bold this beauty will be in your garden.

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.