Hosta Golden Scepter

Golden Scepter Hosta

Hosta 'Golden Scepter' — a small hosta valued for its narrow leaves with bright golden-yellow centers bordered by green margins. The compact mound has a tidy upright habit, and the vivid center color brightens shaded gardens throughout the growing season. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal interest while the foliage remains the primary ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 16–20 in
Height: 8–10 in (to ~16 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Compact, upright mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun enhances center color

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Ideal for edging, containers, miniature hosta collections, and smaller woodland gardens. Its bright center contrasts well 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 intensity, 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

8-10"

Width

16-20"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Leaf color

SeaGreen

Fall color

Yellow Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded, Upright

Drought tolerant

No