Buy Hosta 'Orange Star'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $19

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Hosta 'Orange Star' plant details

Hosta 'Orange Star' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with bronze, chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 'Orange Star'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Orange Star'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hosta ‘Orange Star’ features thick, green-edged leaves that glow orange at the center in morning sun, yellow in shade. Displays creamy white to pale lilac flowers. Hostas, also called Plantain Lilies, grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils. A good partner for ferns. Although the flowers are attractive, Hostas are usually grown for their ornamental foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Dense mound of heavy textured, shiny, bright orange-yellow leaves with darkest olive green margins. Bell shaped, lavender flowers in mid to late summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Medium size hosta.