Hostas · Edwardsville, IL
Hostas for sale, rows and rows deep.
Sugarloaf grows hostas by the field on 40 acres in Edwardsville: blues, variegated, giants, and miniatures the box stores never carry, at prices that won’t make you put the pot back down. Walk in on a weekday and pick your own, no appointment needed.
The hosta stop
Deep hosta stock you can walk in and buy today.
Sugarloaf Landscape and Nursery sells hostas at depth on 40 acres in Edwardsville, Illinois: walk-in on weekdays, no appointment needed, in far more varieties than any big-box rack. Blues, gold and variegated types, giants, miniatures, and fragrant sun-tolerant hostas, all grown right here so the price stays fair. Call (618) 692-0113 for current availability.
The one specialty hosta grower in the region is appointment-only. Here you just drive out, walk the rows, and take home what you like. Because the plants grow on the same property you shop, there is no broker, no freight, and no middleman markup on a simple hosta. One neighbor put it plainly:
★★★★★
“All the big box stores had nothing and the other independent nursery in town had a fair supply but the prices were ridiculously high. Checked out Sugarloaf and was glad I did. The prices were very reasonable for these healthy plants. The owner was very helpful too.”Susan M. · 5★ · Google
What’s growing
The hosta varieties you’ll find in the rows.
Stock shifts with the season; that’s the honest truth about a working nursery. These are the families we grow year after year. Call before the drive and we’ll tell you what’s on the tables this week.
Blues
Powder-blue and blue-gray hostas that hold their color best in real shade. The cool anchor for a north-side bed, and the ones people ask for by name.
Variegated & Gold
White, cream, and gold-edged leaves that light up a dark corner. The classics that make a shade garden read as designed instead of leftover.
Giants
The statement clumps that fill a corner in a season or two. Big, ribbed leaves that turn one plant into a whole focal point.
Miniatures & Borders
Small, tidy mounds for edging a path, tucking into a container, or filling a tight shade pocket where a giant would swallow the bed.
Fragrant & Sun-Tolerant
Thicker-leaved and fragrant types that take morning sun with steady water. Ask which is which, because most hostas want the shade.
Classics & Old Standbys
The dependable green and gold-edged workhorses at prices that let you plant a whole run, not just one pot for the front step.
Sun & shade answers
Can hostas grow in full sun?
Most hostas want shade or dappled light, and hot afternoon sun will scorch the leaves of the majority of varieties. The exceptions are generally the thicker-leaved and fragrant types, and even those need steady water to hold up in more sun. In the USDA zone 6b to 7a climate around Edwardsville, the safest bet is morning sun and afternoon shade. Tell us what your spot gets and we’ll match the hosta to it.
Not sure how much sun a bed really gets? Describe it when you call. The people who grew these plants can tell you which hostas will take that light and which ones to skip before you put a shovel in the ground.
Planting & dividing
When to plant and divide hostas in Illinois.
Hostas are as forgiving as any plant we grow, but a little timing goes a long way. Here’s how to get them in the ground and keep the clumps healthy for years.
- Plant from spring through early fall fall planting lets roots settle before the ground freezes
- Divide established clumps every 3 to 5 years, in early spring as the eyes push up or in early fall
- Water deeply after planting and keep at it through the first season, especially in sunnier spots
- A 2 to 3 inch mulch layer holds moisture and keeps the shade bed tidy through summer
Rather have us do the digging? Ask about delivery and planting when you call. And if the shade bed needs more than hostas, the perennial rows are a short walk away and the tree fields can give that bed the canopy it wants.
Good questions
Questions hosta shoppers ask first.
Honest answers from the people who grow the plants.
Where can I buy hostas near me in the Edwardsville area?
Sugarloaf Landscape and Nursery sells hostas at depth on 40 acres in Edwardsville, Illinois, open to the public on weekdays with no appointment needed. Dozens of varieties are grown right on the property, from blues and variegated types to giants and miniatures, at fair prices because there is no broker or freight in the middle. Call (618) 692-0113 to hear what is on the tables this week before you drive out.
What hostas can take full sun?
Most hostas prefer shade or dappled light, and hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves of the majority of varieties. The ones that handle more sun are generally the thicker-leaved and fragrant types, and they need steady water to do it. Tell the Sugarloaf team how much sun your spot gets through the day and they will point you to the hostas that can take it. Call (618) 692-0113.
When should you plant or divide hostas?
In the Edwardsville area you can plant hostas from spring through early fall, and fall planting lets the roots settle before winter. Divide established clumps every three to five years, in early spring as the eyes push up or in early fall, then water them in well. Sugarloaf grows its hostas in this same zone 6 soil and climate, so the plants are proven before you buy them.
Call for current availability.
Whether you’re hunting one particular blue hosta or filling a whole shade bed, tell us what you’re after and we’ll tell you what’s on the tables this week. Weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. · Saturdays by appointment.