Hosta ‘Fire Island’
Hosta 'Fire Island' has brilliant yellow leaves that emerge on red petioles in spring.
‘Fire Island’ has brilliant yellow leaves that emerge on red petioles in spring. Red extends from the petiole base up into the leaves hinting at a current direction in breeding: to develop a red-leaved Hosta! The foliage darkens to chartreuse in summer. Lavender flowers are held on bright red scapes. A vigorous grower.
Common Name: Plantain Lily
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Golden
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Forests, grassy slopes and rocky places from near sea level to 2200 metres.
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