Hosta 'Glad Rags' is a miniature hosta with creamy white centers and wide green margins, offering a splash of brightness to small shaded spaces. Its compact size and refined variegation make it ideal for edging or containers.
Height & Spread: 6 - 8 in x 12 - 16 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained soil with rich organic matter
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This cultivar is derived from Asian species and bred for ornamental use in shade gardens.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Small bumblebees and honeybees are attracted to its tubular lavender flowers during bloom time.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds drawn to the nectar rich blossoms in midsummer.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 16 in apart to allow tidy coverage without overcrowding in small beds or containers.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for rock gardens, container arrangements, or edging along shaded paths where its petite size and variegation can shine.
Companion Plants
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Adds warm foliage tones that complement the creamy white and green variegation.
- Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' (Sedge) - Echoes the variegation pattern while adding fine texture and graceful movement.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Offers a low, flowering ground cover with lobed leaves and delicate bloom spikes.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Provides silvery foliage that contrasts beautifully with miniature hostas.
- Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) - Introduces fragrant spring blooms and ground hugging greenery for early season interest.