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Hosta 'Gold Standard'

Gold Standard Hosta

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Description

The Hosta 'Gold Standard' has heart-shaped large broad leaves with creamy yellow and variable dark green margins.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Tropical, Water Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Park

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).