Hosta Lizard Lick

Lizard Lick Hosta

Hosta ‘Lizard Lick’ — commonly known as Lizard Lick Hosta — is a medium-sized perennial valued for its bright golden-yellow foliage that forms a dense, rounded mound in shaded gardens. The leaves are slightly rippled and maintain strong color through the season, especially with some morning sun, while pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and add soft contrast.

Type: Herbaceous perennial

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

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, rounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates morning sun for strongest 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 mixed hosta collections. Bright foliage adds season-long contrast and helps illuminate darker shaded spaces.

Care: Keep soil evenly moist 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

12-18''

Width

24-36''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Drought tolerant

No