- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-8
ëSaint Elmo's Fire is a sport of Hosta 'Sea Fire'. It is perhaps best noted for its showy yellow leaves that turn green as they age. Summer plants often exhibit both young yellow leaves and older green leaves at the same time in an attractive bi-color foliage display. This is a medium hosta that typically grows to 18\ tall and to 45\" wide. Ovate leaves (to 7î long and 4î wide) with cuspidate tips and heart-shaped bases emerge yellow in spring with irregular white margins. Leaves gradually turn green with white margins by summer. Funnel-shaped, pale lavender flowers in racemes appear i... more »
- Part shade to full shade
- Medium
- Low
Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Performs best in rich, moist, organic soils. Plants need consistent moisture during the growing season. Water is best applied directly to the soil beneath the leaves. Divide plants as needed in spring or autumn. Division is usually easiest in early spring before the leaves unfurl.
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