Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold' | Piedmont Gold Plantain Lily
DESCRIPTION
Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold' is a standout for its large, heart-shaped leaves in a rich golden-yellow hue that brings a warm glow to shaded garden areas. The foliage emerges in spring with a bright, cheerful color that gradually deepens as the season progresses. In midsummer, it produces elegant, pale lavender flowers on tall stalks, adding vertical interest and a gentle contrast to the golden foliage.
Originating as a cultivated variety, 'Piedmont Gold' is particularly popular for brightening up woodland and shade gardens where it can create a lush, vibrant ground cover. Its bold color and textured leaves make it a versatile choice for pairing with other shade-loving plants, such as ferns and darker-leaved hostas, providing depth and visual variety to garden beds and borders. The plant’s foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, enhancing its appeal as a reliable, low-maintenance perennial.
DESCRIPTION
Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold' is a standout for its large, heart-shaped leaves in a rich golden-yellow hue that brings a warm glow to shaded garden areas. The foliage emerges in spring with a bright, cheerful color that gradually deepens as the season progresses. In midsummer, it produces elegant, pale lavender flowers on tall stalks, adding vertical interest and a gentle contrast to the golden foliage.
Originating as a cultivated variety, 'Piedmont Gold' is particularly popular for brightening up woodland and shade gardens where it can create a lush, vibrant ground cover. Its bold color and textured leaves make it a versatile choice for pairing with other shade-loving plants, such as ferns and darker-leaved hostas, providing depth and visual variety to garden beds and borders. The plant’s foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, enhancing its appeal as a reliable, low-maintenance perennial.
DESCRIPTION
Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold' is a standout for its large, heart-shaped leaves in a rich golden-yellow hue that brings a warm glow to shaded garden areas. The foliage emerges in spring with a bright, cheerful color that gradually deepens as the season progresses. In midsummer, it produces elegant, pale lavender flowers on tall stalks, adding vertical interest and a gentle contrast to the golden foliage.
Originating as a cultivated variety, 'Piedmont Gold' is particularly popular for brightening up woodland and shade gardens where it can create a lush, vibrant ground cover. Its bold color and textured leaves make it a versatile choice for pairing with other shade-loving plants, such as ferns and darker-leaved hostas, providing depth and visual variety to garden beds and borders. The plant’s foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, enhancing its appeal as a reliable, low-maintenance perennial.
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Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 18-24 inches tall
Width: 36-48 inches wide
Foliage color: Golden-yellow, becoming lighter in more sun
Flower color: Pale lavender to white
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light requirements: Partial to full shade
Water requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and cut back in fall
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3-8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
