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.
Hosta Show - Everything you need to know about hosta leaf shows.
List of Hosta-compatible Trees, Shrubs and Vines - Mark Zilis ranks trees, shrubs and vines for compatibility with hostas in shade gardens, from his Field Guide to Hostas. Used with permission.
Good Roots Make Great Roots - Judy Artley's 2022 educational poster on hosta roots, mulching practices and voles.
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.
Hosta Show - Everything you need to know about hosta leaf shows.
List of Hosta-compatible Trees, Shrubs and Vines - Mark Zilis ranks trees, shrubs and vines for compatibility with hostas in shade gardens, from his Field Guide to Hostas. Used with permission.
Good Roots Make Great Roots - Judy Artley's 2022 educational poster on hosta roots, mulching practices and voles.
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.
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.
Local Nurseries
The following NEHS members specialize in hosta.
Please visit the nursery's website or send email, for visiting hours.
Cochato Nursery - Chuck Doughty & Sue DuBrava, 373 N. Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA
Driftwood Gardens - Dan Pessoni, East Orleans, Cape Code, MA [email protected]
Enchanted Gardens - Joan Butler, Holliston, MA
Greene Acres - Steve & Ruth Greene, Sudbury, MA [email protected]
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
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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. Hosta of the Year Determined by the American Hosta Growers Association. 2025 - H. 'Skywriter' 2024 - H. 'Mini Skirt' 2023 - H. 'Neptune' 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' |
American Hosta Society 2022 Popularity Poll
Voted by members of the American Hosta Society 1. H. 'Lakeside Paisley Print' 2. H. 'June'* 3. H. 'Liberty' 4. H. 'Guardian Angel' 5. H. 'Sum and Substance'* 6. H. 'Rainbow's End'* 7. H. 'Sagae' 8. H. 'Coast to Coast' 9. H. 'Victory'* 10. H. 'Key West' 11. H. 'Paradigm' 12. H. 'Earth Angel' 13. H. 'Brother Stefan' 14. H. 'Goodness Gracious' 15. H. montana 'Aureomarginata' 16. H. 'On Stage' 17. H. 'Gold Standard'* (tie) 18. H. 'Halcyon' (tie) 19. H. 'First Frost'* 20. H. 'Autumn Frost'* AHS Mini Hosta 2022 Popularity Poll Voted by members of the American Hosta Society 1. H. 'Blue Mouse Ears'* 2. H. 'Mini Skirt' 3. H. 'Mighty Mouse’ 4. H. 'Pandora's Box' 5. H. Cameo' * 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
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
