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Bright gold hosta

Hosta ‘Aspen Gold’

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Perfectly round, puckered, bright-gold leaves have a pattern resembling seersucker fabric. Pale-lavender flowers appear in early summer.

Noteworthy CharacteristicsPlant in groups of three or five for a splash of color in the center of a border.

CareGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Shade tolerant. Grows best with full morning sun. Tolerates drought, but a summer mulch is beneficial.

PropagationDivide plants in late summer or early spring.

ProblemsSlugs and snails. In containers: vine weevil. Also viruses and foliar nematodes.

  • Genus : Hosta
  • Zones : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Plant Height : 3 to 6 feet
  • Plant Width : 3 to 6 feet
  • Moisture : Dry to Medium
  • Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Flower Color : Green
  • Uses : Ground Covers
  • Plant Type : Perennials
  • Foliage Color : Purple/Burgundy
  • Characteristics : Showy Foliage
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
  • Bloom Time : Summer

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