Hosta Fire Island
$19.99
Hosta Fire Island brightens shade with solid yellow leaves that mature chartreuse above persistent red petioles and late-summer lavender flowers.
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Description
Hosta Fire Island forms a small-to-medium spreading mound whose solid leaves emerge bright pale yellow before maturing toward chartreuse. Persistent red petioles make the foliage especially distinctive.
Loose racemes of pale purple to lavender tubular flowers rise above the mound in midsummer and late summer, adding a restrained vertical accent.
Grow it in partial or full shade in fertile, humus-rich soil that remains evenly moist but drains well. Gentle morning sun can support bright color, while hot afternoon sun may scorch the leaves.
Use it in shade gardens, woodland borders, underplanting, edging, or a generous container. Divide in spring or late summer and protect new foliage from slugs and snails.
Additional information
| Height | 10 in – 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 1 ft – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | July, August |
| Synonyms | Fire Island Hosta, Fire Island Plantain Lily, Hosta hybrid Fire Island, Hosta hybrida Fire Island |
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | East, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Underplanting for roses and shrubs |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Ground cover, Underplanting, Shade Garden |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Fire Island Hosta |
| Blomidon Item No | ZHOSFI4.5PT, 201832750 |
| Usps | Solid yellow leaves mature to luminous chartreuse., Persistent red petioles create a striking two-color display., Morning light and moist, well-drained soil sustain the brightest foliage. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in early spring before the leaves unfurl or in late summer, retaining viable buds and roots on every division. |
| Pests | Slugs, snails, foliar nematodes, vine weevils, deer, and rabbits may damage foliage, crowns, or roots. |
| Diseases | Hosta Virus X, tobacco rattle virus, tomato ring spot virus, leaf spots, and crown rot can occur. |
| Pruning | Remove spent flower scapes after bloom if seed is not wanted, then clear dead foliage after frost and autumn dormancy. |
| Hazardous information | Hosta contains saponins and is toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, or depression. |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil evenly moist and water deeply at the root zone during dry spells. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give partial to full shade and protect leaves from hot afternoon sun. |
| Common Name | Fire Island Hosta |