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
Height
Flat
Spacing
Moderately
Sun Exposure
Slightly Shiny
Very Shiny
Danger
Slightly Shiny
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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
Seed Collecting
Greenish-yellow (Chartreuse)
Pale Yellow
Fruit Shape
No margin
Fruit Size
2 (Good)
Fruit Colors
Fewer than 9
Growing Habit
Flat/Nearly Flat
Days to Maturity
No margin
Seed Type
Early/Mid
Usage
Pale Purple
Disease Resistance
Bell
Leaf Type
No fragrance
Foliage Color
Yes; seed is viable
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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)
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?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
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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