Hosta tokudama 'Flavocircinalis' | Variegated Plantain Lily | Blue-Green Shade Perennial | Fall 2026 Pre-Order

Hosta tokudama 'Flavocircinalis' is a classic variegated hosta prized for its thick, frosty blue-green leaves edged with broad golden margins that gradually soften to creamy yellow as the season progresses. Its heavily textured foliage forms an attractive, dense mound that brightens shaded landscapes with season-long color and texture.

In mid-summer, graceful spikes of pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. This long-lived perennial thrives in partial to full shade and is an outstanding choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, foundation plantings, containers, and under mature trees.

With its elegant variegation, dependable performance, and low-maintenance nature, Hosta 'Flavocircinalis' is a favorite among collectors and shade garden enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Hosta tokudama 'Flavocircinalis'
• Common Name: Variegated Plantain Lily
• Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial
• Foliage: Frosty Blue-Green with Wide Golden Margins Aging to Cream
• Flower Color: Pale Lavender
• Height: 12–18 inches
• Spread: 36–48 inches
• Bloom Season: Mid-Summer
• Growth Habit: Dense, Mounded, Clump Forming
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Water Needs: Moderate
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9
• Characteristics: Shade Loving, Variegated Foliage, Low Maintenance, Pollinator Friendly, Long Lived

Perfect For

• Shade gardens
• Woodland gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Borders
• Under trees
• Container gardens
• Landscape edging
• Foliage displays

Planting Partners

• Brunnera 'Jack Frost'
• Heuchera 'Lime Rickey'
• Autumn Fern
• Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'
• Pulmonaria
• Epimedium
• Tiarella
• Hellebores

Care Tips

Grow in rich, moist, well-drained soil with protection from hot afternoon sun. Water consistently during dry periods and mulch annually to help retain soil moisture. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming if desired. Divide mature clumps every 3–5 years to maintain vigor.