Hosta 'Cheatin Heart'

Cheatin Heart Hosta

Hosta ‘Cheatin Heart’ — commonly known as Cheatin Heart Hosta — is a medium-sized perennial prized for its bright golden-yellow foliage that emerges chartreuse and intensifies through the season. The broad, heart-shaped leaves form a dense mound and provide strong color contrast in shaded gardens, while pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 2–3 ft
Height: 1–1.5 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Rounded, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun for strongest gold color

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, edging, and hosta collections. Golden foliage brightens darker planting areas and contrasts strongly with blue and dark green hostas.

Care: Maintain even soil moisture during hot weather to prevent leaf scorch. Divide in spring or early fall when clumps become crowded. Remove spent flower stalks after flowering. 🌿✨

Plant type

Perennial

Height

1-1.5'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Mounded, Rounded

Drought tolerant

No