1. a perennial plant with large heart-shaped leaves and spikes of white, purple, or blue flowers, commonly grown as a shade garden plant
Usage: botany

Examples

• The hostas in our backyard provide excellent ground cover in the shaded areas.
• She planted several varieties of hosta along the north side of the house.
• The large green and white variegated hosta leaves created a striking contrast in the garden.
• Hostas are popular with gardeners because they thrive in shade where other plants struggle.
• The purple flower spikes of the hosta bloomed beautifully in late summer.
• Slugs can be a problem for hostas, often eating holes in their broad leaves.