• Medium
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Lavender
  • Single

First Frost

Perennial medium hosta in lavender, blooming in midsummer. Light lavender flowers on 28 inch scapes in midsummer, above blue-green leaves with a gold margin that turns white later in the season. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of First Frost hosta up close
Leaves of First Frost hosta up close

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A First Frost hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A First Frost hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Medium Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
16 in (41 cm) Spread: 3 ft (91 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade, Full shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Hummingbirds
  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

A sport of Hosta 'Halcyon'; Walters Gardens notes it was the 2010 AHGA Hosta of the Year.

Sources

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  • Leaves of First Frost hosta up close
    Leaves of First Frost hosta up close
  • A First Frost hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A First Frost hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is First Frost hardy in my zone?

First Frost 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 First Frost need full sun?

First Frost grows in part shade or full shade.

When does First Frost bloom?

First Frost blooms in midsummer.

Is First Frost good for cutting?

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

See also

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Leaves of Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta up close Abiqua Drinking Gourd Blue-green hosta with deeply cupped, seersuckered leaves and white early summer flowers. MediumEarly summerMedium height
Leaves of Autumn Frost hosta up close Autumn Frost Sport of First Frost with blue leaves and extra wide yellow to cream margins in a 12 inch mound. MediumMidsummerMedium height
Leaves of Fire and Ice hosta up close Fire and Ice Reverse sport of Patriot with white-centered, green-edged leaves in a compact upright mound. MediumMidsummerMedium height
Leaves of Francee hosta up close Francee White-margined hosta with dark green heart-shaped leaves in a dense arching mound. MediumEarly summerMedium height

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Leaves of August Moon hosta up close August Moon Gold-leaved hosta with seersuckered leaves in a 20 to 24 inch mound and pale lavender to white flowers. LargeLate summerMedium height
Leaves of Blue Angel hosta up close Blue Angel Giant blue-green hosta forming a 3 by 4 foot mound, with pale lavender to white summer flowers. GiantMidsummerTall
Leaves of Blue Cadet hosta up close Blue Cadet Compact hosta with heart-shaped blue leaves in a round 12 inch clump and lavender flowers. SmallLate springMedium height
Leaves of Blue Hawaii hosta up close Blue Hawaii Vase-shaped hosta with large, heart-shaped, powdery blue leaves and pale lavender summer flowers. GiantEarly summerTall

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