Hosta 'Sun Power

Hosta, Plantain Lily, Sun Power Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Sun Power' — a large gold hosta prized for its bright golden-yellow leaves and graceful arching habit. The long, pointed leaves emerge chartreuse in spring and intensify to rich gold through summer, especially with some morning sun. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal interest while the bold foliage provides the main ornamental value.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 24–30 in (to ~36 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Broad, arching mound

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:
A classic gold hosta for woodland gardens, shade borders, specimen planting, and foundation beds. Its bright foliage provides strong contrast with blue hostas, dark green shade plants, and ferns.

Care:
Provide fertile soil with regular moisture and mulch annually to maintain cool roots. Morning sun improves leaf color, but avoid strong afternoon heat. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Mature clumps improve with age and need little division. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-30"

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Fall color

Chartreuse, Gold

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Clay, Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Arching, Broad, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No