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Hosta 'Yellow River'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-48"
  • W: 60"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Yellow River' plant details

Hosta 'Yellow River' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Yellow River'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 60 IN wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, container plant, easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Yellow River'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-upright mound of thick, dark green leaves with broad creamy yellow margins aging to white in summer; edges broadly waved. Very elegant! Light lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in dappled to full shade. Giant hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Yellow River' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Yellow River'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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