Hosta 'Etched Glass' is a medium-sized hosta prized for its striking blue gray leaves edged in a creamy white. Its elegant foliage offers contrast that brightens shady garden spots.
Height & Spread: 18 - 22 in x 36 - 40 in
Bloom Time: Mid summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, organically rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. Developed from Asian hosta species, it is commonly grown as an ornamental shade plant.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts bumblebees and honeybees that visit the flowers during summer.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally attracted to the blooms for nectar.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 36 - 40 in apart to allow the foliage room to fully expand without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or foundation plantings where its leaf color brightens darker areas.
Companion Plants
- Hosta 'Blue Angel' (Hosta) - Larger hosta with blue-green leaves to complement the variegation of 'Etched Glass'.
- Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe) - Provides feathery plumes and textural contrast in shade.
- Heuchera 'Palace Purple' (Coral Bells) - Deep purple foliage adds vibrant contrast in mixed shade plantings.
- Ferns (Various species) - Add fine texture and thrive in similar conditions.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Delicate foliage and spring flowers enhance layered garden interest.