H. ‘Band of Gold’

Overview

Registered in 1999, this large hosta cultivar originated from a cross between *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' (seed parent) and *Hosta hypoleuca* (pollen parent). 'Band of Gold' is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with wide, yellow, slightly rippled margins and a glaucous bloom on the undersides.

In the Garden

With a mature spread of 26 inches (66 cm) and height of 22 inches (56 cm), 'Band of Gold' forms an upright, moderately growing clump suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in partial to full shade. Its large, cordate leaves with 13 to 14 vein pairs provide textural contrast when paired with finer-leaved perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The green scapes, reaching 22 to 24 inches (56 to 61 cm), carry pale lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.