Ivory Coast - Hosta

Hosta ‘Ivory Coast’ is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial grown for its broad blue-green leaves with wide, irregular yellow margins that fade toward white as the foliage matures. Loose clusters of pale purple flowers rise on tall stems in early summer. This selection is a sport of ‘Sagae’ and forms a broadening clump over time. [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/269540/hosta-ivory-coast-v/details) [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hosta-ivory-coast-ivory-coast-hosta) ## Growing conditions Give it partial shade and fertile, moist soil that drains well; protect it from cold, drying winds. Allow room for a broad mature clump. [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/269540/hosta-ivory-coast-v/details) [Hornbaker Gardens](https://shop.hornbakergardens.com/item/4611/Hosta-Ivory-Coast-large) ## Mature size and seasonal interest Cultivar-specific references report a mature size of about 20 inches tall and 40 inches wide. Flower stems appear in early summer. [Hornbaker Gardens](https://shop.hornbakergardens.com/item/4611/Hosta-Ivory-Coast-large) [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/269540/hosta-ivory-coast-v/details) ## Maintenance Mulch in spring and water plants in the ground during dry spells. Watch for slug and snail damage; container-grown hostas may also be susceptible to vine weevil. [Royal Horticultural Society](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/269540/hosta-ivory-coast-v/details) [Chicago Botanic Garden](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/hosta-ivory-coast-ivory-coast-hosta)