.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Gold Standard' Plantain Lily Hosta x 'Gold Standard' Description This compact perennial features lush, gold-toned foliage with vigorous growth habits. Its attractive, broadly ovate leaves provide striking color and texture to shade gardens. The plant produces subtle lavender flowers in summer, adding visual interest. Suggested Uses Ideal for shaded garden beds, borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings. Works well as ground cover and accent in shade-dominant landscapes. Plant Details Botanical Name: Hosta x 'Gold Standard' Common Name: Gold Standard' Plantain Lily Size & Growth: 18-24 inches tall and wide, vigorous grower Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, broadleaf Bloom Time: Summer (July to August) Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Light Requirements: Partial to full shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, hummingbirds and bees Indoor Friendly: Not recommended for indoor cultivation Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Slightly toxic if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, Astilbe, Hostas Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in shaded areas with well-draining soil. Space plants 18 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, do not let dry out Soil Type: Rich, loamy soil with organic matter Humidity: Average to high humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged leaves in early spring Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones to protect roots Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in pot Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-summer Special Care: Avoid aluminum-containing fertilizers to prevent leaf burn
