• Large
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • White
  • Single

Big Daddy

Perennial large hosta in white, blooming in late summer. White flowers in late summer over thick, chalky blue, rounded leaves that cup and pucker with age. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Big Daddy hosta up close
Leaves of Big Daddy hosta up close

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A Big Daddy hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Big Daddy hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Large Single
Colors
  • White
Blooms
Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2 ft (61 cm) Spread: 3 ft (91 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade, Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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Origin

Large blue hosta; American Hosta Society Midwest Blue Award (1978).

Sources

Where to buy

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  • NH HostasLive plant

    35mm Starter Plug

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    $6.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Nature Hills NurseryLive plant

    Quart Container

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    $19.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Plant Delights NurseryLive plant

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    $20.00Checked Oct 14, 2026

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  • Leaves of Big Daddy hosta up close
    Leaves of Big Daddy hosta up close
  • A Big Daddy hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A Big Daddy hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is Big Daddy hardy in my zone?

Big Daddy survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Big Daddy need full sun?

Big Daddy grows in part shade or full sun.

When does Big Daddy bloom?

Big Daddy blooms in late summer.

Is Big Daddy good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Big Daddy as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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Leaves of Dancing Queen hosta up close Dancing Queen Large hosta with bright yellow, pie crust edged leaves that stay yellow all season. LargeMidsummerMedium height
Leaves of Elegans hosta up close Elegans Hosta sieboldiana selection with huge, rounded, corrugated blue-gray leaves and white summer flowers. LargeMidsummerTall

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