Hosta fortunei 'Aureomarginata'
The arrow-shaped leaves of Aureomrginata, or Gold Crown, are a medium-green with yellow margins that hold color all season. Its tubular lavender flowers rise on 3' scapes that appear in the summer.
Division is easiest in early spring before the leaves unfurl. This hosta is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
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Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, North Carolina
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| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Type |
Winter Dormant
|
| Height |
1' - 2' |
| Spread |
1' - 2' |
| Shape |
Mounding |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green w/Yellow margins of variegation |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Dormant in Winter |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Pale Purple |
| Low Maintenance |
Yes |
| Pollinator Friendly? |
Yes |
| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not wet): Prepare planting area for adequate drainage.
|
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zones 3 to 9 |
