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Fire Island Hosta

Hosta 'Fire Island'

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Overview

The Hosta 'Fire Island' is a vibrant perennial with luminous, yellow leaves that turn chartreuse over time. Prominent reddish stems display lavender flowers in midsummer. This compact plant grows to about 16 inches in height and spreads up to 36 inches wide. Ideal for shade gardens, it prefers moist, well-drained soil. Its radiant foliage provides striking contrast against darker vegetation. Zones 3-9, with minimal maintenance required.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–9Type Perennial
Fire Island Hosta (Hosta 'Fire Island') — Prominent reddish stems display lavender flowers in midsummer
Fire Island Hosta (Hosta 'Fire Island') — The Hosta 'Fire Island' is a vibrant perennial with luminous, yellow leaves that turn chartreuse over time

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Liliaceae

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Fire Island Hosta (Hosta 'Fire Island') — Prominent reddish stems display lavender flowers in midsummer
Fire Island Hosta (Hosta 'Fire Island') — The Hosta 'Fire Island' is a vibrant perennial with luminous, yellow leaves that turn chartreuse over time

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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