H. ‘Piedmont Gold’

Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’ is a registered cultivar (1982) , originated by F. H. Payne.

Year registered	1982
Registrant	F. H. Payne
Section class	III-3 (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 1982 by F. H. Payne, this medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its green leaves with deep yellow margins. The parentage is unknown, but the consistent gold border and broad leaf shape give the plant a clear two-toned appearance.

In the Garden

‘Piedmont Gold’ forms a clump 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) tall, with leaves 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the gold margins remain bright without scorching. The 26-inch (66.0 cm) scapes bear lavender flowers in midsummer. Suitable companions include ferns, *Heuchera*, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it appropriate for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed shade beds.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.

Size and leaf

Clump height	24 in (61 cm)
Clump width	36 in (91.4 cm)
Leaf length	8 in (20.3 cm)
Leaf width	6 in (15.2 cm)
Vein pairs	10
Flower scape height	26 in (66.0 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Piedmont Gold’ as a parent:

H. ‘Evening Magic’ (sport)
H. ‘Everglades’ (sport)
H. ‘Hutch’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Lakeside San Kao’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Lakeside Symphony’ (sport)
H. ‘Moonshine’ (sport)
H. ‘Mrs Minky’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Piedmont Honey’ (sport)
H. ‘Piedmont Special’ (sport)
H. ‘Satisfaction’ (sport)
H. ‘Sentimental Journey’ (sport)
H. ‘Summer Serenade’ (sport)

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4341