Hostas: Hosta 'Gold Standard'
Botanical name: Hosta 'Gold Standard'
Common name: Hosta, 'Gold Standard'
Planted
6
times
at a glance
Soil: | damp, neutral, normal |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 5a thru 8b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
deer resistant |
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description for "Hostas: Hosta 'Gold Standard'"
A large plant with golden-green leaves edged with dark green. Leaves turn brighter gold over the season. Very popular for good reasons, this award winner will be a standard-bearer for many years. Flower height can reach 36 inches. The usefulness of this plant cannot be overstated. It is the epitome of low-maintenance gardening. Hostas prefer a humus rich soil that will provide enough moisture in the dry months. The variegated types will do better in partial shade rather than dense shade. The foliage is very striking throughout the growing season, and the fragrant flowers appear later in the summer. Hostas are usually pest free and are often used as a groundcover because they are so carefree, decorative and so much variety is available.