Photo of Hosta 'Zounds' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Hosta 'Zounds'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Zounds' plant details

Hosta 'Zounds' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Zounds'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Zounds'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Want to brighten a shady corner??the glossy, golden, seersucker leaves of this cheerful Hosta can?t miss!; pale lavender, early season flowers. PSh/M
Very nice Hosta with puckered leaves and bright yellow foliage. Lights up a dark spot in the garden.

By: Fantastic Plants

A dense mound of thick, satiny & intensely seersuckered leaves of bright lime gold with metallic sheen. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in partial sun then full shade or light shade all. Large hosta.
Yellow, cordate, rugose, twisted leaves, 11" x 8.5". 24" scapes with white flowers. Gold color and puckering come with age. Juvenile plants are green with smoother leaves.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Bright gold heavily textured foliage brightens up shady corners. Grows to 4' wide and 2' tall with pale lavender flowers on 30" stems.
Metallic gold puckered leaves seem to glow in the low light of evening. A bit of 'Wow!' for the shade garden.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Zounds' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Zounds'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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