Hosta 'On Stage'

Also Known As

Hosta montana 'Choko Nishiki'
Hosta

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 14"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Hosta 'On Stage' plant details

Hosta 'On Stage' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'On Stage'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 14 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, puckered leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'On Stage'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fine selection deserves to be ?on stage? with its yellow-turning-cream leaves edged with variable green brush strokes; lavender flowers. PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The reversed form of the classic Montana Aureo-marginata, Yellow centers turn white later in the year, the large clumps will stop traffic.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Rich yellow to cream centers with two toned dark green margins streaking to centers of large, elongated, heart shaped leaves. Lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun to moderate shade. Medium Size hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Green and gold leaves. 14" tall. Lavender flowers. A slow grower.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A reverse variegated sport of H. m. 'Aureo-marginata', this is a favorite of many Hosta collectors that we know. Rugose leaves are radiant yellow, changing to either cream or chartreuse depending on the light levels, with two-tone green narrow leaf margins that streak irregularly toward the center. 24" wide and 14' tall, with 2' scapes bearing purple flowers.