Hosta 'Striptease': Unique Gold Center with White "Underwear" Line

Hosta 'Striptease': The Gold-Centered Hosta with a White Reveal

Hosta 'Striptease', hybridized by Thompson and introduced in 1991, is famous for its unique variegation: a gold center separated from the green margin by a distinct, narrow white line—like a "striptease" revealing the gold beneath. This three-color effect is unique in the hosta world.

Three-Color Variegation

The leaves are large, 10–12 inches long, broadly ovate. The center is bright gold. The margin is dark green. Between them runs a crisp, narrow white line (¼ inch) that cleanly separates the two—a "white underwear" effect. The pattern is stable and striking. The plant forms a mound 1.5–2 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Pale lavender flowers in midsummer.

Unique Pattern

This gold-white-green tri-color pattern is unique to 'Striptease'. It needs morning sun for best gold color. Good substance. Hardy in USDA zones 3–9. A cultivar that stops viewers in their tracks.

Taxonomic Profile

• Family: Liliaceae
• Genus: Hosta
• Cultivar: 'Striptease'
• Hybridizer: Thompson
• Introduced: 1991

Conversation Piece

'Striptease' is a guaranteed conversation starter. The white line is visible from a distance. Use as a specimen, in a prominent border, or where its unique pattern can be appreciated. A hosta that reveals its gold with a flourish.