Hosta 'Minuteman' features striking white margins and dark green centers giving it a bold yet refined look. Its crisp variegation and thick leaves make it a standout in shade gardens and a reliable performer in containers and borders.
Height & Spread: 18 - 22 in x 30 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; regular watering supports lush foliage and strong variegation
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This hosta cultivar was bred from Asian species and is valued for its strong variegation and garden durability in shade conditions.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Visited by native bumblebees and honeybees that gather nectar from its light lavender flowers.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally attracts Ruby Throated Hummingbirds which investigate the tubular blooms for nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 30 - 36 in apart to allow mature clumps to develop fully and show off their color contrast.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for brightening shaded borders, mass plantings, or as a focal point in mixed shade containers or under trees.
Companion Plants
- Heuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Bells) - Deep black foliage creates dramatic contrast with the bright variegation of 'Minuteman'.
- Astilbe 'Deutschland' (False Spirea) - Elegant white blooms echo the leaf margins and provide textural variety.
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomon's Seal) - Arching stems and white edged foliage harmonize well in shady compositions.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Looking Glass' (Siberian Bugloss) - Broad silver foliage enhances the white tones in 'Minuteman' and performs well in moist shade.
- Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' (Foamflower) - Delicate white blooms and deeply lobed foliage create a soft complement beneath taller hostas.