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Hosta (syn.: Funkia) is a genus of about 23–40 species of lily-like plants native to northeast Asia. They were once classified in the family Liliaceae but are now included in the family Agavaceae by the Angiosperm Phylogeny Group. The scientific name is also used as the common name; in the past they were also sometimes called the Corfu Lily, the Day Lily, or the Plantain lily, but these terms are now obsolete. The name Hosta is in honor of the Austrian botanist Nicholas Thomas Host.The Japanese name Giboshi is also used in English to a small extent. The rejected generic name Funkia, also used as a common name, can be found in some older literature. Taxonomists differ on the number of species.
 

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Hosta - Touch of Class "The Hosta Touch of Class, Hosta 'Touch of Class' (PP13,080), is a sport of the well known variety June only has leaves that are more upright. It is a... more	Patriot Hosta "The Hosta æPatriotÝ, Hosta fortunei, has heart-shaped, glossy medium green leaves with a large white margin, making this variety very striking. The H... more
Royal Standard Hosta "The Hosta æRoyal StandardÝ is a vigorous, large Hosta with dark green leaves, making this variety very striking. The light lavender fragrant flowers ... more	Sum and Substance Hosta "The Hosta Sum and Substance, 'Hosta', has large, rounded leaves with heavy puckering. This Hosta is slug resistant and a vigorous grower. The lavende... more