Description | Gold Crown Hosta (Hosta aureomarginata) is a heirloom Hosta with green foliage and gold yellow to yellow margins. |
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Pronunciation | (HOSS-tuh) |
Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Site author's observations |
Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
Sunlight | part sun, shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | lavender |
Leaves | heart shaped, green with golden yellow to yellow to pale yellow margins |
Dimensions | 1-1.5 feet high, 2 feet spread, low mounding |
Propagation | division |
Misc Facts | AKA: Gold Crown Hosta, Hosta Fortunei Marginata, Gold-Edged Plantain Lily, Golden Crown, Yellow Edge |
Author's Notes | I first used this plant in the early 1980's. A good solid performer in the garden. |
Notes & Reference | #50-The Hostapedia (Mark R. Zillis), #252-The Genus Hosta (George Schmid) |