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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Hosta pachyscapa 'Piedmont Gold'

Piedmont Gold Hosta

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.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Prefers moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

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.