To many, they are the shade or foliage perennial. However, their use is no longer limited to shady sites.
Some new introductions tolerate full sun and a few even prefer it.
Because of their great diversity, there's a hosta well-suited to almost any garden. Most hostas are grown solely for their foliage and its attributes. Leaf color may be shades of green, gold to yellow, white or bluish. Variegated forms of two colors are common. Perceived leaf color may be affected by leaf texture.