Hosta 'Lone Star' – Bare Root Starter Plant | Gold Variegated Foliage | Shade Garden Perennial | Near White Flowers | Hardy Hosta

Bring bold color and impressive size to your shade garden with Hosta 'Lone Star', a striking sport of the popular 'Key West' hosta. This beautiful variety features medium green leaves highlighted by vivid gold margins that create exceptional contrast throughout the growing season. When grown in bright filtered shade, the gold edging develops its richest and most vibrant coloration.

In early summer, tall scapes rise well above the foliage, displaying elegant near-white flowers that add another layer of beauty to this outstanding perennial. With its large mature spread and eye-catching foliage, Lone Star makes an excellent specimen plant for shade gardens, woodland landscapes, borders, and large containers.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 bare root Lone Star Hosta starter plant
✔️ Equivalent to a 3-inch pot size plant
✔️ Ships bare root for healthy establishment
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Lone Star Hosta
Botanical Name: Hosta 'Lone Star'
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Starter plant (ships bare root)
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 26–28 inches
Spread: 50–56 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in bright filtered shade to encourage the most intense gold leaf margins. Keep soil evenly moist and apply organic mulch to help retain moisture and support healthy growth.