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Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold'

Piedmont Gold Hosta

Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold'
Family
Asparagaceae
Height
18-24 inches tall
Width
36-48 inches wide
Flower color
Pale lavender to white
Foliage color
Golden-yellow, becoming lighter in more sun
Bloom time
Mid to late summer
Light
Partial to full shade
Water
Prefers moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance
Low; remove spent flowers and cut back in fall
Growing zone
USDA Zones 3-8
Wildlife
Attracts hummingbirds

About this plant

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.

Works well in

Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Rain Gardens

Companion plants

Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers · Epimediums

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Cooler light suits it, so tuck it on the north side of a shrub or wall where the soil stays even.

Where to see it

This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.