Guacamole Hosta
Best shade-loving perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant foliage.
The Guacamole Hosta offers striking visual appeal with its large, avocado green and yellow marbled foliage, creating excellent contrast in shaded garden spots. This herbaceous perennial reliably returns each season, gracing the garden with white blooms that emit a soft, sweet fragrance in midsummer. It thrives in well-drained, humusy soil and prefers full shade, especially in warmer climates. Ideal for containers, borders, and edging, this deer-resistant plant adds texture and color to any landscape.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
61
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Brand
Monrovia Growers
/ Monrovia Growers
Who it's for
- Impatient gardeners needing fast-growing, reliable foundation plants
- Gardeners seeking fragrant, sensory-rich shade plants
- Landscapers wanting high-contrast, colorful foliage in shady spots
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for immediate, mature visual impact
- Gardeners without the patience for precise light management
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer or rabbit populations
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Marbled avocado tones provide exceptional contrast for dim garden corners.
Fragrance Profile
Midsummer white blooms offer a subtle, sweet scent for outdoor spaces.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your landscape investment safe from hungry visitors.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly to containers, borders, or as a textured garden edge.
Hardiness
A dependable perennial that returns with vigor season after season.
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where other plants struggle to grow.
Key Specs
Brand
Monrovia Growers
Mature Height
18 in
Mature Width
24 in
Hardiness Zone
03
Bloom Time
Midsummer
Foliage Color
Variegated
Light Needs
Full shade, Partial shade
Family Name
Liliaceae
Features
- Striking avocado green and yellow marbled foliage
- Soft, sweet fragrance from white blooms
- Reliable herbaceous perennial return
- Suitable for containers, borders, and edging
- Deer resistant foliage protection
- Moderate water needs when established
- Adds color and texture to shade gardens
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Guacamole Hosta upon arrival, noting the plants are robust, well rooted, and larger than expected. The primary theme is reliability; this variety establishes quickly and thrives even in challenging shade conditions, delivering the promised fragrant blooms and distinctive chartreuse coloration. Consumers feel confident in the Monrovia brand's commitment to healthy, mature stock, making it a highly recommended addition for shade gardens seeking reliable performance and striking design.
Know before you buy
This plant thrives in full to partial shade. In warmer climates, it is best to provide full shade to prevent the leaves from scorching.
Yes, the Guacamole Hosta is a reliable herbaceous perennial hardy to zone 3. It will die back to the ground in winter and return each spring.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, the Guacamole Hosta is noted for its deer resistance. It is a much less attractive target for wildlife compared to many other garden perennials.
Absolutely. Its compact size and striking variegated foliage make it an excellent choice for containers, as well as for borders and edging.
Yes, it produces white blooms in midsummer. Beyond their visual appeal, these flowers are known for emitting a soft, sweet fragrance.
It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil. Once established, it has moderate water needs, so ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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