Sister Act Hosta

The Hosta 'Sister Act' is a popular variegated perennial known for its thick, puckered leaves that emerge with a hazy gold center and blue margins in spring, maturing to bright gold with a dark green border in summer. 

Characteristics

• Foliage Color: Leaves emerge in spring with a wax coating, appearing with a hazy gold center and blue margins. As summer progresses, the leaves turn bright gold with a dark green border.
• Size: The plant forms a dense, mounding clump, reaching a mature height of about 15-20 inches, with a spread of 3-4 feet.
• Flowers: It produces spikes of near-white, tubular flowers that rise above the foliage on tall, 3-foot scapes in early to mid-summer, attracting hummingbirds.
• Texture: The foliage is noted for being thick and heavily puckered or corrugated, which contributes to its slug resistance. 

Growing Conditions and Care

• Sunlight: It thrives in partial to full shade and can tolerate morning sun but should be protected from the hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf burn.
• Hardiness Zones: It is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9.
  Soil: It prefers rich, humus-rich, and well-drained soil that is kept consistently moist.
• Maintenance: It is best cleaned up in early spring before new growth begins and can be divided every 3-5 years if needed.