Hosta'stained Glass' tolerates the sun very well We grow this Hosta in full sun here in NH and it never burn Good fertile soil and adequate moisture are needed if growing in full sun Outstanding Hosta to Use around porch for attractive foliage and wonderfully scented flowers that appear in. A contrast of yellow leaves with a dark green margin Fragrant lavender blooms appear in mid summer. Stained Glass Hosta is a shadeloving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for their foliage The large, leathery basal leaves are bright gold with deep green margins and deep veins Large belllike pale purple flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in midsummer attracting butterflies Best bloom in partial sun and moist welldrained soils.