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Hosta 'Gold Standard'

Family Hostaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 50 - 65 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Hosta 'Gold Standard' (hosta) bears showy, bright blue and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and bold textured foliage that is variegated medium green and medium lime in colour. Hosta 'Gold Standard' (hosta) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, foundation, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Hosta 'Gold Standard' . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits.