Plant details
- Typical mature height
- 22 in
- Typical mature spread
- 36 in
- Hardiness
- USDA 3-9
- Light
- Partial to full shade
- Foliage
- White centers, green margins and yellow-green transitions on broad leaves
- Flowers
- Light lavender flowers on white scapes in mid to late summer
No cultivar photograph is displayed until its identity and use rights are confirmed.
Vulcan Hosta
A broad white-centered hosta with green margins and yellow-green transitions between the colors.
Compare before you buy
A cultivar profile is a plant reference. It does not mean a grower currently has that plant for sale.
Check the grower directoryAbout Vulcan
Vulcan gives a border a strong light center without turning the whole leaf white. The dark green edge surrounds the center, with yellow-green color where the areas meet. White scapes carry light lavender flowers just above the foliage.
It is a sport of Captain Kirk, not of Patriot. Compare Fire and Ice or Loyalist for other white-centered choices with different parentage. When buying, ask for a current photo and the size of the supplied division. Broad leaves can look very different on a newly potted plant and an established clump, so allow for the mature spread in the bed.
Plant facts and recorded measurements
| Trait | Recorded information |
|---|---|
| Typical mature height | 22 in |
| Typical mature spread | 36 in |
| Hardiness | USDA 3-9 |
| Light | Partial to full shade |
| Foliage | White centers, green margins and yellow-green transitions on broad leaves |
| Flowers | Light lavender flowers on white scapes in mid to late summer |
Growing and placing this plant
Shelter the pale centers from hot afternoon sun.
Leave enough width for the broad leaf mound to develop.
Frequently asked questions
What is the parent of Vulcan hosta?
The AHS registry identifies Vulcan as a sport of Captain Kirk.
Is Vulcan a solid white hosta?
No. The white center is bordered by green, with a yellow-green transition between the colors.
Explore next
Sources and further reading
- AHS Hosta Registry: Vulcan (American Hosta Society)
- Hosta 'Vulcan' | Walters Gardens, Inc. (Walters Gardens)
Sources checked . Growing conditions and nursery descriptions can differ.