Hosta 'Gold Drop'

Gold Drop Plantain Lily, Hosta, Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Gold Drop' — a small, fast-growing hosta prized for its bright golden-yellow foliage that forms a dense, low mound in shade gardens. The smooth, slightly pointed leaves emerge vivid gold in spring and maintain strong color through much of the season, especially with some morning sun. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft contrast to the bright leaves.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 8–12 in (to ~16 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Compact, mounded clump

Light: Partial shade to full shade; morning sun improves 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, woodland gardens, containers, and brightening small shaded spaces. Its vivid foliage contrasts especially well with blue hostas, dark green ferns, and variegated shade perennials. Also useful in mass plantings for a bright ground-layer effect.

Care:
Provide consistent moisture and mulch to keep roots cool. Morning sun enhances yellow foliage, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after blooming and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿








 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12''

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Lavender, White

Fall color

Chartreuse

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump, Compact, Low Mounding, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No