Hosta Resources
Helpful information for your hosta journey!

American Hosta Society - The national society for hosta fans.  Membership includes 3 informative Hosta Journals (2 glossy magazines and one online publication); an annual convention that includes garden tours, a scientic forum and hosta show; plus the web site and membership directory.

The Hosta Library - An excellent online catalog of Hosta images and registered cultivars.  Plus more resources on the home page.  A must visit.

A Guide to Hosta
NEHS Member Denise Pavlovich assembled some great information
​ from reputable resources to help you learn more about growing hosta.  Click here for your free copy.

H. Deep Blue Sea, photo by J. Lachut

H. Rainforest Sunrise, photo by R. LeBuff

H. Spilt Milk, photo by M. Godzik

H. Striptease, photo by R. LeBuff

Local Nurseries
The following NEHS members specialize in hosta.  
Please visit the nursery's website, or email, for visiting hours.

Cochato Nursery - Chuck & Sue Doughty, 373 N. Frank Street, Holbrook, MA
Crossview Gardens - Harold & Leila Cross, 1801 L. Elmore Mt. Road, Morrisville, VT
Greene Acres - Steve & Ruth Green, Sudbury, MA shgreene@aol.com
Greywood Farm - Darlyn Wilkinson, 85 River Road, Topsfield, MA
HostaAmour - Cheryl & Rick Cravino, 3 Mercury Lane, Pelham, NH
The Hosta Farm of Mendon - Rip Sokol, 52 Bates Street, Mendon, MA
Mason Hollow Nursery - Chuck & Sue Andersen, 47 Scripps Lane, Mason, NH
New Hampshire Hostas - Richard Merritt, 73 Exeter Road, South Hampton, NH
O'Brien Nurserymen, LLC - John O'Brien, 40 Wells Road, Granby, CT 
Paul's & Sandy's Too - Paul Peszynski, 93 East High St (Rt. 66), East Hampton, CT 

Favorite Hosta
Popularity Polls

Looking for some new hosta to plant in your Garden? There are so very many to choose from!  Here are a few hosta lists to consider before heading off to the nursery.

How many do you aleady have? There is always room for one more.

Hosta of the Year
Determined by the American Hosta Growers Assoc.
2020 - H. 'Dancing Queen'
2019 - H. 'Lakeside Paisely Print'
2018 - H. 'World Cup'
2017 - H. 'Brother Stefan'
2016 - H. 'Curly Fries'
2015 - H. 'Victory'
2014 - H. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
2013 - H. 'Rainforest Sunrise'
2012 - H. 'Liberty'
2011 - H. 'Praying Hands'
2010 - H. 'First Frost'
2009 - H. 'Earth Angel'
2008 - H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'
2007 - H. 'Paradigm'
2006 - H. 'Stained Glass'
2005 - H. 'Striptease'
2004 - H. 'Sum & Substance'
2003 - H. 'Regal Splendor'
2002 - H. 'Guacamole'
2001 - H. 'June'
2000 - H. 'Sagae'
1999 - H. 'Paul's Glory'
1998 - H. 'Fragrant Bouquet'
1997 - H. 'Patriot'
​1996 - H. 'So Sweet​'

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American Hosta Society 2016 Popularity Poll
1. H. 'June'
2. H. 'Liberty'
3. H. 'Sum & Substance'
4. H. 'First Frost'
5. H. 'Sagae'
6. H. 'Guardian Angel'
7. H. 'Victory'
8. H. 'Empress Wu'
9. H. 'Blue Angel'
10. H. 'Halcyon'
11. H. 'Orange Marmalade'
12. H. 'Paradigm'
13. H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print'
14. H. 'Striptease'
15. H. 'montana Aureomarginata'
16. H. 'Praying Hands'
17. H. 'Whirlwind'
18. H. 'Paul's Glory'
19. H. 'Earth Angel'
20. H. 'Niagra Falls'
21. H. 'Rainbow's End'
22. H. 'Brother Stefan'
23. H. 'Neptune'
24. H. 'Great Expectations'
25. H. 'Curly Fries'

Mini Hosta
1. H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'
2. H. 'Mini Skirt'
3. H. 'Pandora's Box'
4. H. 'Curly Fries'
5. H. 'Frosted Mouse Ears'
6. H. 'Cameo'
7. H. 'Dragon Tails'
8. H. 'Cracker Crumbs'
9. H. 'Pixie Vamp'
10. H. 'Cookie Crumbs'

Hosta Pests & Diseases

Hostas are one of the most popular, easy-to-grow perennials for the garden.  They are loved for their beautiful foliage and wide variety of plant sizes.  However there are a few pests and diseases that may visit your hosta collection.  Here's some handy resources to help you learn more.

Hosta Virus X - Identify and remove infected hosta
Voles - Video: How to have a vole free garden.
Foliar Nematodes - Identify and manage this leaf damaging pest
Holes in Leaves - Video: How to get rid of Slugs & Snails
Keeping Deer from Hostas - How to keep deer away from your hosta

H. Captain Adventure, photo by R. LeBuff

Hosta Flower, photo T. Rufo

Unknown Hosta, photo by T. Rufo