Hosta Betsy King

Betsy King Hosta

Hosta ‘Betsy King’ — commonly known as Betsy King Hosta — is a large, vigorous perennial prized for its broad chartreuse to golden-yellow leaves that develop a slightly rippled texture as they mature. The bright foliage forms a substantial mound and holds color well through summer, especially in shaded conditions, while pale lavender flowers appear on tall scapes in midsummer above the foliage.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Large, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun

Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil with organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for shade borders, woodland gardens, specimen planting, and massing where bold foliage color is desired. Bright leaves provide strong contrast with blue or dark green hostas.

Care: Keep soil evenly moist during dry periods to maintain leaf quality. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming. 🌿✨

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2-3'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Drought tolerant

No