Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold'
Piedmont Gold Hosta

- 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.
