Hosta 'Gold Standard'

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
Corrugated
Spacing
Lightly
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Danger
Glaucous Bloom
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)
Seed Collecting
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)
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Fast
Where to Grow
Ovate
Seed Collecting
Medium Green
Dark Green
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Golden Yellow
Creamy White
Fruit Shape
Medium Green
Fruit Size
3 (Average)
Fruit Colors
9 to 11
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
1/8" - 1/4"
1/4" - 1/2"
Seed Type
Mid
Usage
Near White
Pale Lavender
Disease Resistance
Funnel
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
No it does not set seed
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
Non-patented
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:

Montgomery, Alabama

Little Rock, Arkansas

Paradise, California

Oxford, Connecticut

Dover, Delaware

Bonifay, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Lawrenceville, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Batavia, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Woodridge, Illinois

Newburgh, Indiana

Wichita, Kansas

Tompkinsville, Kentucky

South Berwick, Maine

Sumner, Maine

Lexington, Massachusetts

Lunenburg, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Howell, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

South Lyon, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Young America, Minnesota

Lothair, Montana

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Croton On Hudson, New York

Greenlawn, New York

Ithaca, New York

Schenectady, New York

Southold, New York

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

West Alexandria, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Memphis, Tennessee

Garland, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Linden, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Elma, Washington

Kirkland, Washington

Lea Hill, Washington

Mercer Island, Washington

Newport, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Buffalo, West Virginia

Great Cacapon, West Virginia

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Bowler, Wisconsin

Brillion, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

Marion, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin(2 reports)

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Owen, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
4
neutrals
0
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Dover, DE | April 2018 | positive

One of my favorite hostas. I have 4 of them, planted about 9 years ago - they get dappled morning shade and then full shade in the middl...Read More

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Birchwood, WI (Zone 3b) | September 2014 | positive

This is indeed a plant which performs best when sited correctly. In cooler climates like mine in Northern Wisconsin, it really shines w...Read More

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Petersburg, VA | June 2009 | positive

My garden is situated in Petersburg, South Central Virginia, Zone 7. Because I've seen most hostas mainly in small pots for sale (I nee...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | August 2008 | neutral

Burns easily. Blooms in July in my garden.

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Langley, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2008 | positive

An absolutely gorgeous and vigorous hosta when properly sited.

I initially planted this variety with some of my other hos...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

I purchased a 'gold standard' and planted it back in 2000 in my lower garden. For several years it did so-so in the area I had it in whe...Read More

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(Zone 5b) | April 2004 | positive

Gold Standard is one of my favorites for the way its leaves change color. It can have multiple shaded leaves at the same time. Sometimes ...Read More

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | March 2003 | neutral

Flower scapes to 42". Banyai 1976.

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

Size: (M) 24" x 15" - Leaves are small, oval to heart-shaped, green with a creamy-yellow margin. Prefers full shade to moderate sun. Fl...Read More

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Bonifay, FL (Zone 8a) | May 2002 | neutral

The leaf color changes over the growing season and is effected by the amount of sun it gets. It has a rapid growth to a medium-large moun...Read More

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