Hosta Ice Cream Irids tropical-looking textures in their garden

tropical-looking textures in their garden

Average moisture or more is best

The tight evergreen clumps of 20" long

while full sun farther north produces a better floral show

The vigorous clump is topped with white flowers on 36" scapes in late spring

Hosta Ice Cream Irids tropical-looking textures in their gardenWe have long loved H. 'Vanilla Cream' and were very excited to hear of a new mutation. H. 'Ice Cream' did not disappoint us with perfectly round dark green leaves, each surrounded by a nicely contrasting wide golden border. In early summer, the 1' wide clumps are topped with attractive 16" scapes of light lavender flowers. H. 'Ice Cream' is a delightfully small hosta for a border or as a single specimen.