Hosta 'Aspen Gold' (Hosta 'Aspen Gold'): Round Puckered Gold Leaves with Lavender Flowers

Hosta 'Aspen Gold' (Hosta 'Aspen Gold')

'Aspen Gold' hosta features perfectly round, puckered, bright-gold leaves with a pattern resembling seersucker fabric. Pale-lavender flowers appear in early summer. Plant in groups of three or five for a splash of color in the center of a border.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Plant in groups of three or five for a splash of color in the center of a border.

Growing Conditions and Care

Full sun to part shade; moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Shade tolerant. Grows best with full morning sun. Tolerates drought, but summer mulch is beneficial.

Propagation

Divide plants in late summer or early spring.

Potential Problems

Slugs and snails. In containers: vine weevil. Also viruses and foliar nematodes.

Quick Reference

• Height: 3–6 ft.
• Spread: 3–6 ft.
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Moisture: Dry to Medium
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Flower Color: Purple
• Foliage: Colorful/Burgundy
• Uses: Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Waterside
• Style: Woodland Garden
• Seasonal Interest: Spring Interest
• Type: Perennial