H. ‘Praise Him’

Overview

Registered in 2009 from unknown parentage, 'Praise Him' is a large hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with white margins and yellow, creamy streaks. The broadly ovate leaves, measuring up to 9.5 inches long and 8 inches wide with rounded bases, present a tricolor effect that sets this cultivar apart.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 36 inches in diameter and 16 inches in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where its variegation remains stable. The substantial leaf size and mounding habit make it suitable as a specimen or in mixed shade borders alongside ferns, astilbes, and other woodland perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Praise Him' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.