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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 18–24 inches
Width: 36–48 inches
Flower color: White to pale lavender, funnel-shaped
Foliage color: Bright gold centers with wide green margins that streak into the center, creating a striking variegated pattern
Bloom time: Mid-summer
Light: Partial shade to full shade; providing some morning sun can enhance the gold color of the leaves
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; features thick, corrugated leaves that are slug-resistant
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds

Perennials

Hosta 'Paradigm'

Paradigm Hosta

Hosta 'Paradigm' is known for its eye-catching foliage, featuring bright gold centers and green margins that provide a dramatic contrast. As the season progresses, the gold tones can intensify, creating a vivid effect in the garden. It produces tall flower spikes with white to lavender blooms in mid to late summer, adding a subtle color contrast to its vibrant leaves.

'Paradigm' stands out with its robust variegation, which remains consistent even in slightly sunnier spots, compared to other hostas with similar coloring. The combination of its bold foliage and fragrant flowers makes it a dynamic choice for shaded gardens.

Light

Partial shade to full shade; providing some morning sun can enhance the gold color of the leaves

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid-summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

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

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.

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