Hosta 'Guacamole' is prized for its vibrant chartreuse centers edged in dark green. Its fragrant pale lavender flowers and large glossy leaves add bold texture and color contrast to gardens.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 36 - 48 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer to late summer
Light Requirements: Part shade to part sun
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, humus rich soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; benefits from consistent moisture in sunny locations
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This cultivar was developed from Asian hosta species and is commonly used in temperate ornamental gardens.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Attracts honeybees and native bumblebees with its pale lavender, fragrant flowers rich in pollen and nectar.
Hummingbirds
- Ruby Throated Hummingbirds occasionally visit its tubular blooms while foraging through mid to late summer.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 36 - 48 in apart to accommodate full mature size and promote good air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Stunning when massed along borders, as a focal specimen in mixed shade beds, or combined with fine textured foliage for contrast.
Companion Plants
- Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' (Coral Bells) - Bright foliage plays off the chartreuse tones and adds a ruffled texture to the planting.
- Hakonechloa macra (Japanese Forest Grass) - Adds motion and soft arching form that complements bold hosta leaves.
- Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal' (Astilbe) - Deep red flower plumes create a dramatic accent against the green and gold foliage.
- Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Heart shaped silver foliage contrasts and extends interest into spring and early summer.
- Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern) - Upright evergreen fronds provide winter presence and a classic woodland texture.