Hosta, Guacamole HostaGuacamole Hosta is a shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for their foliage. The large, curling basal leaves are marbled with blue green, soft green, and yellow streaks and deep veins. The fragrant bell like white lavender flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid summer attracting butterflies. Best color in partial sun and moist well drained soils. Requires full shade if grown in hot summer areas. Type: