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Hosta 'Silver Threads and Gold Needles'

Also Known As

  • Hosta 'Silver Threads and Golden Needles'
  • Hosta 'Threads & Golden Needles'
  • Hosta
  • J. Anderson NR

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 7"-10"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Silver Threads and Gold Needles' plant details

Hosta 'Silver Threads and Gold Needles' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. 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 pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Silver Threads and Gold Needles'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 7 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, miniature, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Silver Threads and Gold Needles'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Variable variegated foliage, leaf margin is medium to light gold, the center of the leaf is medium to light green with white streaking and a darker green is then overlain creating a misted appearance. Pale purple flowers in July on 18" scapes
Oval, bright gold leaves splotched with green flecks & streaks, edges are rippled; Excellent grower. Pale purple flowers in late summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Small hosta.
A hard one to describe. Gold with streaky green, puckered center. In sun there is also some green flecking as the center turns whiter. Purple striped flowers.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A hard to find miniature hosta that is popular among collectors. Small gold leaves are flecked and streaked with green, much like the variegation of Hosta 'Spilt Milk'. It will eventually form clumps 10" across and 6" high with lavender flowers on 10" stems in mid summer.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Silver Threads and Gold Needles' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Silver Threads and Gold Needles'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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