Hosta 'Golden Meadows'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Height
Twisted
Spacing
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
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)
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Slow
Medium
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Light Green
Medium Green
Fruit Shape
Dark Green
Fruit Size
1 (Thick)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Early/Mid
Usage
Pure White
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mentone, Alabama

New Haven, Connecticut

Marietta, Georgia

Bohemia, New York

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Portsmouth, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Portsmouth, VA (Zone 8a) | May 2015 | positive

I had this hosta in full shade for two years. I forgot what it was because it turned an ugly,dark green. This hosta must have some sun to...Read More

L
Bohemia, NY (Zone 7a) | October 2010 | positive

The prettiest Hosta I have. This one is next to a Hosta 'Guacamole' and it is more striking by far. It still looks fresh while my other H...Read More

J
New Haven, CT | June 2010 | positive

I have one on each side of my front steps. They get pounded by the sun in the afternoon and have turned into the most magnificent colorf...Read More

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Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | February 2006 | neutral

Introduced in 2005.

From plantspotters.com: A lively, famboyant hosta whose tri-colour leaves are textured with puckeri...Read More

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