Hosta 'Golden Scepter'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
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)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full 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)
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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
Medium (leaf 25-81 square inches; plant 10”-18” tall)
Bloom Characteristics
Mound-like
Water Requirements
Medium
Where to Grow
Ovate
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Braselton, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Gibson City, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Peoria, Illinois

Royal Oak, Michigan

Andover, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Clementon, New Jersey

New Hyde Park, New York

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Fort Worth, Texas

Lake Delton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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G
(Zone 5a) | January 2008 | neutral

AKA Hosta nakaiana 'Golden Scepter'

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2006 | positive

This hosta's name is also sometimes spelled Golden Septor/Septer/Scepter.
I absolutely love the bright, eye-popping color of this...Read More

S
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | positive

Beautiful chartreuse foliage really sets itself off from the other plants around it. Looks great with liriope, pulmonaria and heuchera e...Read More

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

Flower scapes 24". Savory 1983.

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