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Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'

Family Hostaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 cm (12 in)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' (gold crown hosta) bears showy, faded fuchsia and fragrant blooms during mid summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has variegated dark green and pale yellow foliage that is showy, semi-gloss and bold textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, foundation, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' has a natural resistance to rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds to your garden.