Hosta, PW® Shadowland® Echo the Sun HostaEcho the Sun Hosta is a compact shade loving herbaceous perennial primarily grown for its dramatic basal foliage. The rippled wedge shaped leaves are a chartreuse that flushes yellow where the sun hits. The tall scapes of soft lavender bell like flowers raise up above the mound in mid summer attracting butterflies and pollinators. Best color in part sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: China and Japan Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 3.