Hosta (Hosta 'Piedmont Gold') HOSS-tah Genus:  Hosta A robust, clump-forming perennial, 'Piedmont Gold' has prominently veined, wavy-margined, bright-gold leaves 10 inches long by 7 inches wide. It reaches an average height of 18 to 25 inches tall and 40 inches wide. White flowers on 26-inch stems appear in midsummer. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Great for the middle to edge of the border. Combines well with ferns, astilbes, heucheras, pulmonarias, epimediums, primroses, daylilies, and bulbs. Care:  Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil. Shade tolerant. Grows best with full morning sun. Tolerates drought, but a summer mulch is beneficial. Propagation:  Divide plants in late summer or early spring. Problems:  Slugs, snails, viruses, foliar nematodes. In containers, watch for vine weevil.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Characteristics Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color White Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Waterside Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Perennials