To brighten your shady areas combine Astilbe, Bergenia, Goatsbeard, and Honeybells Hosta with these lively hostas.                    CR

Variegated Hosta

 Hosta fortunei

Hosta is the gardener's favorite for bringing

color and texture to shady areas. The foliage

is attractive from early spring until frost. Its

bell shaped light lilac-blue flowers grow on

long stems in mid-summer.

Sun: part sun–full shade           Height: 15-18 inches 

Blooms: mid-summer             Zones: 3 through 9

These large rich blue leaves contrast beautifully with

Siberian Iris, Astilbe, and Bergenia.                CR

Blue Hosta

 Hosta sieboldiana

 Early spring brings the attractive foliage of

this blue-green beauty that adds interest and lively color to shady places until frost. Bell shaped white flowers grow on long stems in mid-summer.

Sun: full sun–full shade           Height: 15-20 inches 

 Blooms: mid-summer             Zones: 3 through 9