Hosta 'Island Breeze' ~ Island Breeze Hosta butterfly (3) Photo by Ting Chen

(3) Photo by Ting Chen

will flower year-round or till frost

hairy strap-like foliage

and colors

The insignificant flowers are usually removed to encourage foliage growth

Hosta 'Island Breeze' ~ Island Breeze Hosta butterfly (3) Photo by Ting ChenIsland Breeze Hosta is a compact shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for their foliage. The basal leaves are bright yellow with green margins, or with chartreuse centers in deep shade. The small purple bell like flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk in mid summer attracting butterflies. Best bloom in partial sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1' 1. 5 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3