Hosta 'Lemon Delight'

'Lemon Delight 'Hosta

Hosta 'Lemon Delight' — a small to medium variegated hosta valued for its bright green leaves edged in creamy yellow to lemon-gold margins that create a cheerful contrast in shaded gardens. The leaves are narrow to moderately broad, forming a compact mound with clean, bright variegation through the growing season. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal color.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 10–14 in (to ~20 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Compact, mounded clump

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

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

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Its bright lemon-edged foliage makes it excellent for edging, containers, woodland gardens, and brightening small shaded spaces. Pairs well with blue hostas, ferns, and darker green shade perennials.

Care:
Maintain evenly moist soil and mulch annually 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 mature clumps every few years if needed. 🌿

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12"

Width

30"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Compact, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No