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Rooted in History: How Hostas Conquered the American Shade Garden

Rooted in History: How Hostas Conquered the American Shade Garden

Every now and then, as I walk past our nursery tables and run my fingers over the leaves, I can’t help but marvel at the sheer variety of it all. From the tightly curled and whimsical edges to the massively fat, heavy-substance leaves, and the classic, elegant heart shapes—all standing together in a patchwork of powdery blues, radiant golds, and crisp variegations. Looking at them now, it feels like they’ve always been a part of our landscape.

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