Perennials
Hosta 'Twilight'
Twilight hosta
Thick green leaves carry broad creamy-yellow edges. Adds bold, high-contrast foliage to shaded borders. Remove damaged leaves as needed. Cut down dead foliage and old flower stalks after autumn dieback.
At a glance
- Sun
- Part shade to shade
- Mature size
- 20–21 in. tall × 35–39 in. wide
- Water
- Average to moist; well drained
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 2–9
- Bloom
- Pale lavender; midsummer.
Sizes & prices
- #1$9.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Best with consistent moisture; water during dry spells.
- Wet soil
- Avoid standing water.
- Clay soil
- Suitable with appropriate drainage.
- Slugs
- Some resistance, not immunity.
- Deer & rabbits
- Susceptible to browsing.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Keep in mind: Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Deciduous; dormant in winter.
Growing & care
- Division
- Divide in spring or fall only when needed.
- Pests
- Watch for slugs and snails.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: F. D. Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.