Hosta Pilgrim

Hosta ‘Pilgrim’ — Soft Green Leaves with Wide Creamy Margins

Hosta ‘Pilgrim’ is a charming small variety that brings brightness and contrast to borders, walkways, and container plantings. This compact cultivar features pale to grayish-green, heart-shaped leaves edged with a wide, irregular band of yellow that matures to creamy white. The foliage has a gently wavy texture and good substance, giving the plant more presence than its size suggests.

Growing to around 12" tall and 30" wide, ‘Pilgrim’ forms a neat, eye-catching mound perfect for small spaces or as an accent among larger hostas. In July, pale purple flowers rise on 18" scapes, adding soft color above the variegated foliage. With its reliable growth habit and strong contrast, this is a beautiful little hosta that stands out in any shade garden.

Details

Size: Small, 12" tall × 30" wide
Leaf Size: 4" × 4"
Leaf Color: Pale green center with wide yellow-to-creamy white margin
Leaf Texture: Heart-shaped, slightly wavy, good substance
Variegation: Wide irregular edge variegation
Flower: Pale purple
Flowering Period: July
Scape Height: ~18"
Growth Habit: Compact, tidy clump
Origin: Seedling of ‘Flamboyant’
Fertile: Yes

Why Gardeners Love It

Bright creamy margins that lighten shady spaces
Compact size perfect for edging and containers
Soft purple summer blooms
Reliable grower with excellent contrast
Charming, wavy foliage with good substance