This hosta forms a large mound of dark green leaves with a chartreuse to gold margin and a trace of white between the center and margin. Summer heat draws out the unique coloration. Near-white flowers.
Foliage Interest
Attracts:
Hummingbirds
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height Category:
Medium
Garden Height:
26 Inches66cm
Scape Height:
36 - 40 Inches91cm - 1.0m
Spacing:
36 Inches91cm
Spread:
36 Inches91cm
Flower Colors:
Purple
Flower Shade:
Lavender
Foliage Colors:
Green
Foliage Shade:
Variegated
Habit:
Mounded
Container Role:
Filler
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
Part Shade to Shade
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Bloom Time:
Late Summer
Hardiness Zones:3 - 9
Water Category:
Average
Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil
Maintenance Notes:
Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, organically enriched soil and full to part shade. Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems.
