Hosta ‘Sagae’

* Common name: Hosta ‘Sagae’

* Botanical name: Hosta ‘Sagae’

* What it is: A shade perennial plant grown mainly for its large, blue-green leaves that are edged in creamy white. Gets lavender-tinged white flowers in August. A favorite of the local Susquehanna Hosta Society.

* Size: Plants are vase-shaped to 2½ feet tall and 3 feet wide.

* Where to use: Northern or eastern house foundations, under trees or massed in any shade situation. Part to full shade is best. Will do dry shade, too.

* Care: Keep damp the first season, then water and fertilizer usually not needed. Snip off flower stems after bloom. Cut or rake off flattened, browned-out leaves at end of winter. Division not necessary but can be done in spring before new growth begins if you’d like more plants. Watch out for deer! Hostas are a favorite…

* Great partner: Liriope or ferns (perennials) or impatiens or begonias (annuals).