Hosta 'Cinnamon Sticks' – Warm Tones from 2009

Hosta 'Cinnamon Sticks': Distinctive Petiole Color by Herold, AHS, Walek

Registered in 2009 by Herold, AHS, and Walek, 'Cinnamon Sticks' draws its name from the warm, cinnamon-brown color of its petioles (leaf stems). This petiole coloration extends into the leaf base, creating a unique two-tone effect that distinguishes it from standard green-petioled hostas.

Registration Information

• Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
• Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
• Cultivar: Cinnamon Sticks
• Hybridized by: Herold-AHS-Walek
• Registered/Introduced: 2009

Ornamental Features

'Cinnamon Sticks' forms a medium-sized mound of green, slightly wavy leaves. The cinnamon-colored petioles are most vivid in spring and early summer, providing a warm accent before many other hostas show color. The leaf blades are medium green with a subtle gloss. The combination creates a sophisticated, understated elegance.

This cultivar appreciates the same conditions as most hostas: moist, rich soil in shade to part shade. The petiole color is best displayed when the plant is viewed from slightly above or at eye level—consider raised beds or slopes. Lavender flowers bloom in mid-summer. 'Cinnamon Sticks' adds a warm spice to the shade garden's cool palette.