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Dancing Queen Hosta

Hosta 'Dancing Queen'

Category: Perennial • Hosta

Dancing Queen Hosta features vibrant golden leaves and is perfect for shaded borders and accents.

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Mature Height: 18-24 inches

Mature Width: 30-40 inches

Bloom Color: Lavender

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Shade

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Moderate

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Deciduous

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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Dancing Queen Hosta is a striking perennial with vibrant golden-yellow leaves that have a wavy texture. It forms a lush, clumping habit and is ideal for shaded garden areas.

Ideal Conditions

Prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Thrives in rich, organic matter.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and consistent moisture. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and adapts well to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Shade

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

borderspecimenaccent

Special Features

Vibrant golden foliageattractive flowers

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Tolerates shade and is resistant to deer.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding color to shaded areas. Combine with darker foliage plants for contrast.

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