Shadowland® 'Lone Star' Hosta

Shadowland® ‘Lone Star’ is a broad-mounded hosta with firm, medium-green leaves edged in yellowish chartreuse. Tall summer scapes carry pale lavender to near-white flowers, and the generous clump works as a shaded focal point, mass planting, or large container. ## Landscape use and size Use this large hosta where its bold, variegated foliage can anchor a woodland border or brighten a shaded bed. The [Walters Gardens patent](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP35134P2/en) describes the selection as a mutation of ‘Key West’, identifies pale lavender flowers, and records U.S. Plant Patent USPP35134P2 granted April 25, 2023. Plant Delights describes plants about 26 inches tall and 52 inches wide; Prides Corner lists a mature height of 26–28 inches and spread of 50–56 inches. Allow roughly four to five feet for the mature clump. [Plant Delights Nursery](https://www.plantdelights.com/products/hosta-lone-star-pp-35234) · [Prides Corner Farms](https://www.pridescorner.com/plant/Hosta-SHADOWLAND-Lone-Star) ## Growing conditions Choose morning sun or bright filtered shade; protect the foliage from hot afternoon sun, especially in warmer regions. Grow in fertile, organic-rich, slightly acidic soil that drains well but stays evenly moist through active growth. Avoid waterlogged winter soil. [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hosta/) ## Maintenance Water during dry spells, particularly while new plantings establish. A light winter mulch can reduce frost heaving in colder areas, but remove it after establishment if slugs shelter beneath it. Check leaves for slug damage and clear old foliage after dormancy. Divide established clumps in early spring every three to five years if renewal or propagation is needed.