Hosta
Hosta 'Good As Gold'

Family: Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Cultivar: Good As Gold
Hybridized by Aden-Ruh 2010

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure

Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Other details

Unknown

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Plant Size (check one)

Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)

Growing Habit

Mound-like

Growth Rate

Unknown

Leaf Shape

Unknown

Leaf Appearance

Unknown

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown

Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Unknown

Leaf Color

Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)

Color of Leaf Margin

Unknown

Leaf Substance

Unknown

Number of Vein Pairs

Fewer than 9

Appearance of Margin

Unknown

Margin Width

Unknown

Bloom Time

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pale Lavender

Flower Shape

Funnel

Flower Fragrance

No fragrance

Does it set seed?

Yes; seed is viable

Patent Information

Unknown

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown