• Large
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9 (estimated)
  • Lavender
  • Single

Paradigm

Perennial large hosta in lavender, blooming in midsummer. Light lavender flowers in midsummer. USDA zones 3–9.

Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

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Leaves of Paradigm hosta up close
Leaves of Paradigm hosta up close

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A Paradigm hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Paradigm hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Large Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
22 in (56 cm) Spread: 4 ft (122 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade (estimated)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 (estimated) Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Introduced by Walden West and C. Purtymun in 1999; named American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year for 2007, according to NH Hostas.

Bred by C. Purtymun, 1999

Sources

Where to buy

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  • NH HostasLive plant

    35mm Starter Plug

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    $6.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $23.20Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Paradigm hardy in my zone?

Paradigm 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 Paradigm need full sun?

Paradigm grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Paradigm bloom?

Paradigm blooms in midsummer.

Is Paradigm good for cutting?

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

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