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

Stained Glass

Perennial medium hosta in lavender, blooming in late summer. Large pale lavender flowers on 30 inch scapes in late summer, above gold leaves with wide dark green margins. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Stained Glass hosta up close
Leaves of Stained Glass hosta up close

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A Stained Glass hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Stained Glass hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Medium Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Late summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
15 in (38 cm) Spread: 4 ft (122 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, 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 'Guacamole'; Walters Gardens notes greater sun tolerance than typical hostas.

Sources

Where to buy

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  • NH HostasLive plant

    35mm Starter Plug

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    $6.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Breck'sLive plant

    1 Root | Ships in Spring

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    $15.99Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • White Flower FarmLive plant

    Fall

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    $18.00Checked 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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    $29.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
  • Garden Goods DirectLive plant

    1 Gallon Pot / Single

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    $36.95Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

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

Questions

Is Stained Glass hardy in my zone?

Stained Glass 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 Stained Glass need full sun?

Stained Glass grows in full sun, part shade, or full shade.

When does Stained Glass bloom?

Stained Glass blooms in late summer.

Is Stained Glass good for cutting?

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

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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 First Frost hosta up close First Frost Sport of Halcyon with blue-green leaves and gold margins that turn white, in a 16 inch mound. MediumMidsummerMedium 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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