Hosta tokudama 'Flavocircinalis'
Hosta tokudama 'Flavocircinalis' is a bold shade perennial prized for its thick deeply cupped blue green leaves edged in soft chartreuse. Its heavily textured foliage forms a broad mound that adds structure and contrast in shaded plantings while pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 30 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to shade
Soil Preference: Moist rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Deer Resistance: Not deer resistant
Native Status
This hosta is derived from species native to Japan and is not native to North America but is widely valued in ornamental shade gardens for its bold foliage and dependable performance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Hummingbirds
- Attracts hummingbirds which feed from the tubular lavender flowers during the midsummer bloom period.
Bees
- Draws in bees which visit the flowers for nectar and pollen during peak bloom.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 30 - 36 in apart to allow room for its wide spreading mound to fully develop.
Landscape Placement
- Best used in shaded borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings where its bold foliage provides strong texture and contrast among finer leaved companions.
Companion Plants
- Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) - Adds tall arching fronds that complement the large textured leaves.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Brings silvery foliage that brightens shaded areas and contrasts with the blue green leaves.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Introduces warm toned foliage that pairs well with the cool leaf color.
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (Astilbe) - Provides soft plumes and vertical interest above the hosta mound.
- Hakonechloa macra (Japanese Forest Grass) - Offers graceful arching texture that softens the bold foliage.