Hosta 'Loyalist' is a reverse variegated hosta that has deep green margins and crisp white centers on thick, arching leaves. Its clean coloration and moderate size make it a great focal point in garden beds and containers.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 30 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, fertile soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture helps maintain bold variegation
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. A cultivated hosta hybrid derived from Asian species, valued in ornamental horticulture for its dramatic foliage.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Flowers attract native bumblebees and honeybees searching for nectar during midsummer bloom.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds drawn to the tubular flowers in shaded areas.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 30 in apart to form lush foliage clumps without overcrowding adjacent plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, entryway beds, or containers where its bold variegation adds contrast and structure.
Companion Plants
- Heuchera 'Plum Pudding' (Coral Bells) - Deep purple foliage contrasts dramatically with the white and green of 'Loyalist'.
- Astilbe 'Sprite' (Dwarf Astilbe) - Soft pink plumes and low mounding habit pair elegantly with upright hosta foliage.
- Farfugium japonicum (Leopard Plant) - Bold, glossy leaves offer contrast in shape and texture, thriving in the same moist conditions.
- Pulmonaria 'Majeste' (Lungwort) - Silver splashed foliage and early spring blooms bring seasonal layering beneath hosta clumps.
- Tiarella 'Cutting Edge' (Foamflower) - Finely cut leaves and delicate white blooms add texture and lightness in part shade plantings.