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Discover the ideal Hosta for your garden with our Finder Quiz. Explore thousands of varieties and connect with local growers.
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Our Hosta Finder Quiz asks a few simple questions about your garden and preferences to recommend the perfect Hosta varieties for you.
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Abiqua Drinking Gourd
Hosta 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'. Photograph identified by its source as this named cultivar.
Photo: Daderot · CC0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A blue hosta known for thick, deeply cupped leaves that look like small bowls.
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August Moon
Young Hosta 'August Moon' foliage, identified by the source photographer as this cultivar.
Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A spreading gold-to-chartreuse hosta with broad, textured leaves and lavender summer flowers.
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Autumn Frost
Young Hosta 'Autumn Frost' foliage, identified by the source photographer as this cultivar.
Photo: Salicyna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A blue-green hosta with a broad yellow border that becomes creamy white in summer.
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Big Daddy
Hosta 'Big Daddy'. Photograph identified by its source as this named cultivar.
Photo: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A large blue hosta with rounded leaves that become cupped and deeply textured.
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Blue Angel
Leaf detail of Hosta 'Blue Angel', identified by the source photographer as this cultivar.
Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A broad blue hosta for a roomy shade border, with large heart-shaped leaves and pale summer flowers.
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Blue Mouse Ears
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'. Photograph identified by its source as this named cultivar.
Photo: Andy Mabbett · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A small blue-green hosta with rounded, thick leaves and short lavender flower stems.
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Elegans
Hosta 'Elegans'. Photograph identified by its source as this named cultivar.
Photo: Hardyplants · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A broad blue-gray hosta with puckered leaves, usually sold as Hosta sieboldiana Elegans.
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Empress Wu
Hosta 'Empress Wu'. Photograph identified by its source as this named cultivar. The purple globe flowers in front belong to a neighboring plant, not this hosta.
Photo: Daderot · CC0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A giant green hosta grown for its huge leaves and tall, substantial clump.
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Fire and Ice
Hosta 'Fire and Ice'. Photograph identified by its source as this named cultivar.
Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A white-centered hosta with green margins, upright leaves and pale lavender flowers.
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Francee
Leaf detail of Hosta 'Francee', identified by the source photographer as this cultivar.
Photo: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A low, spreading green hosta with narrow white leaf margins and lavender flowers.
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Frances Williams
Leaf detail of Hosta 'Frances Williams', identified by the source photographer as this cultivar.
Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A large, textured blue-green hosta framed by broad chartreuse-to-yellow margins.
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Guacamole
Young Hosta 'Guacamole' foliage, identified by the source photographer as this cultivar.
Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia
A fragrant-flowered hosta with glossy gold-green centers and dark green leaf margins.
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Add Your NurseryFind a hosta that fits your garden. Explore 4508 catalogue records, compare leaf colors and sizes, and make a shortlist before checking current grower availability.
HostaFinder is a free cultivar reference with selection tools and a developing grower directory. A plant profile explains a variety. A current seller listing, when available, is the place to check price, plant form and stock.
Start with the planting space
Measure the room you have and note the timing of direct sun. Compare mature spread, leaf color and the named cultivar’s growing needs before choosing a plant.
Compare a useful group
Use a selection collection when you know the effect you want. A blue foliage group, a compact container group and a giant specimen group answer different choices. Each collection points to named varieties and the sources behind its comparison.
Research first, then check availability
Catalogue records are not live stock promises. If you want to buy a specific cultivar, confirm its exact name, the plant size, delivery form and the seller’s current terms.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the HostaFinder catalogue free?
Yes. You can browse the public catalogue, selection pages and growing guides without buying a membership.
Does every hosta have a seller?
No. A cultivar reference can exist without a current seller offer. Check the individual plant page for any verified availability.
Can HostaFinder identify a plant from a photo?
The quiz helps narrow choices using garden conditions and preferences. It does not provide certain cultivar identification from a photo.
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