Hosta Resources
Helpful information for your hosta journey!

American Hosta Society - The national society for hosta fans.  Membership includes The Hosta Journal (two glossy magazines and one online publication each year); an annual convention that includes garden tours, a scientific forum and hosta leaf show; plus the web site and membership directory.
AHS eNewsletter - A free eNewsletter about all things Hosta, emailed to anyone who subscribes. 
Hosta Finder - Online searchable database with details on hosta cultivars, including size, color, registry data, show classification data and sources. The site is also known as the Hosta Treasury and the Hosta Registrar.
The Hosta Library - An excellent online catalog of Hosta images and registered cultivars.  Plus more resources on the home page.  A must visit.
Leaf Show - Everything you need to know about hosta leaf shows.

A Guide to Hosta
NEHS Member Denise Pavlovich assembled some great information
​ from reputable sources to help you learn more about growing hosta.  Click here for your free copy.
​To print the booklet: open in Adobe Acrobat and select "Booklet" and "Both Sides" in the Print dialog.

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.

Birchwood Farm - Anna Kay, 45 Littleworth Road, Dover, NH (no website)
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 Greene, Sudbury, MA shgreene@aol.com
Greywood Farm - Darlyn Wilkinson, 85 River Road, Topsfield, MA
Harmon Hill Farm - Carl & Marlene Harmon, 49 Ledge Road, Hudson, NH
HostaAmour - Cheryl & Rick Cravino, 3 Mercury Lane, Pelham, NH
The Hosta Farm of Mendon - Rip & Ginger 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 already have? There is always room for one more.
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Hosta of the Year
Determined by the American Hosta Growers Association.
2022 - H. 'Island Breeze'
2021 - H. 'Rainbow's End'
​2020 - H. 'Dancing Queen'
2019 - H. 'Lakeside Paisley 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 2020 Popularity Poll
​Voted by members of the American Hosta Society
1. H. 'June'*
2. H. 'Liberty'
3. H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print'
4. H. 'Sagae'
5. H. 'Rainbow's End'*
6. H. 'Halcyon'
7. H. 'Goodness Gracious'
8. H. 'Victory'*
9. H. 'Sum and Substance'*
10. H. 'Earth Angel'
11. H. 'Paradigm'
12. H. 'Guardian Angel'
13. H. 'Autumn Frost'
14. H. 'Key West'
15. H. 'Blue Angel'*
16. H. 'Dancing Queen'
17. H. 'Striptease'
18. H. 'Abiqua Drinking Gourd'
19. H. 'Wheee!'
20. H. 'Ripple Effect'

AHS Mini Hosta 2020 Popularity Poll
​Voted by members of the American Hosta Society
1. H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'*
​2. H. 'Mini Skirt'
3. H. 'Pandora's Box'
4. H. 'Cracker Crumbs'
5. H. 'Frosted Mouse Ears'

* winners of the Benedict Garden Performance Medal

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