If your mid summer temperatures reach 100 degrees F...and seem to just stay there, then you may want to choose from this list. As growers, we have an opportunity to observe hostas in a variety of conditions. Before we'll give any hosta a "thumbs up" for this list, it must meet our criteria.

• Maintain good color all season
• Handle heat stress
• Growth to maturity rating of Rapid to Average

We've sorted this list by leaf color and noted the ones with fragrant flowers with this symbol (). Detailed plant descriptions are available under the leaf color groups or Fragrant Flower Hostas. And, for quick pricing and availabilty, visit our Hosta Directory.

Hostas with Green Variegated Leaves: Albo-marginata Allan P. McConnell Aureo-marginata Crowned Imperial Diamond Tiara Francee Golden Tiara Green Gold Knockout Leola Fraim Patriot Sugar and Cream Sundance Ventricosa Aureo marginata

Hostas with Gold or Gold Variegated Leaves: August Moon Gold Edger Gold Standard Lemon Lime Richland Gold Sea Dream Shade Fanfare

Hostas with Green Leaves: Erromena Honeybells Hyacinthina Invincible Lancifolia Plantaginea Royal Standard Sweet Susan Ventricosa

For best success, we recommend providing moisture retaining soil amendments, keep your plants well watered, and plant on northern or eastern exposures. Direct sun exposure should be limited to early morning or late afternoon only. Morning sun is prefered.