Hosta Golden Prayers

Golden Prayers Hosta

Hosta 'Golden Prayers' — a small to medium gold hosta prized for its narrow upright leaves that fold inward, giving the plant a distinctive prayer-like appearance. The golden-yellow foliage forms a vertical compact mound, and the unusual leaf posture creates strong texture and architectural interest in shaded gardens. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal color while the unique foliage remains the main ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 14–18 in
Height: 10–14 in (to ~20 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Compact, upright clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun deepens gold color

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for edging, containers, collector plantings, and smaller woodland gardens. Its upright golden foliage contrasts beautifully with miniature blue hostas, ferns, and darker green shade plants.

Care:
Maintain evenly moist soil and mulch lightly to keep roots cool. Morning sun improves color, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide when clumps become crowded. 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

10-14"

Width

14-18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Compact, Upright

Drought tolerant

No