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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 1 ft to 1.5 ft
Width: 2 ft to 3 ft
Flower color: Lavender purple flowers
Foliage color: Golden yellow leaves becoming brighter through the season
Bloom time: Midsummer to late summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators attracted to the flowers

Perennials

Hosta 'Amber Tiara'

Amber Tiara Hosta

Hosta 'Amber Tiara' produces soft lavender, bell-shaped flowers in midsummer, rising on slender scapes above the foliage and attracting bees and other pollinators. Small, heart-shaped leaves emerge golden amber before maturing to bright chartreuse with narrow dark green margins, creating a dense, colorful mound with finely textured appeal. The vibrant foliage retains its fresh appearance throughout the growing season, while its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for adding lasting color to shaded spaces.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Midsummer to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Hellebores · Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.

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