LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; forms foliage clump 15 in. tall, 36 to 48 in. wide.
| Description | Bright golden leaves with wide, deep green margins and prominent veining provide the appearance of stained glass. Large, fragrant, pale lavender flowers complement the dramatic foliage. Bold color for foundation and woodland beds in full or dappled shade. An herbaceous perennial. 2006 Hosta of the Year. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Ligularia (Ligularia); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
| Care Instructions | Provide slightly acidic, evenly moist, well-drained, humusy soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in early spring. |
| History | A sport of the widely popular Hosta ‘Guacamole’ introduced by Hans Hansen. Selected as the American Hosta Growers Association Hosta of the Year in 2006. |



