Hosta Green Gold

Green Gold Hosta

Hosta ‘Green Gold’ — a medium to large perennial hosta with a rounded, mounded form, grown for its bright golden-yellow foliage edged with green, creating strong contrast in shade gardens. The broad, heart-shaped leaves are lightly corrugated with clear variegation that intensifies as the season progresses, forming a full, colorful clump. Pale lavender flowers appear in midsummer on upright scapes above the foliage and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 36–48 in | Height: 18–24 in (up to 30 in in flower)
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil / Water: Rich, well-drained soil; evenly moist conditions preferred
Wildlife: Hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses:



Bright gold-centered foliage adds contrast 🌿



Excellent for borders, woodland gardens, and massing



Reliable color through the growing season



Pairs well with blue and dark green hostas



Care:
Plant in moisture-retentive soil with morning sun or filtered shade for best color. Avoid harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Divide mature clumps every 3–5 years if needed.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18-24''

Width

36-48"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Normal, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding, Rounded

Drought tolerant

No