Hosta 'Twilight' is a striking variegated hosta known for its deep green leaves bordered by wide golden yellow margins. This variety provides excellent color contrast in shaded gardens and pairs well with darker or blue toned foliage plants.
Height & Spread: 20 - 24 in x 36 - 48 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade; best color with some morning sun
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, organically enriched soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; appreciates regular moisture especially in hot weather
Deer Resistance: Low to moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This cultivar was developed from Asian species and is widely used in ornamental shade gardening.
Wildlife & Insects
Bees
- Midsummer blooms offer pollen and nectar for native bumblebees and honeybees in shady garden spaces.
Hummingbirds
- May briefly visit the pale lavender flowers while foraging along shady pathways or borders.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 30 - 36 in apart to allow the full leaf spread and promote healthy air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and foundation plantings where contrast and brightness are desired.
Companion Plants
- Astilbe chinensis 'Visions' (Chinese Astilbe) - Offers feathery pink blooms and contrasting textures in moist shade.
- Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - Low growing with frothy spring blooms and patterned leaves for seasonal contrast.
- Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) - Graceful golden foliage enhances the variegated pattern of 'Twilight'.
- Heuchera 'Obsidian' (Coral Bells) - Rich dark foliage provides dramatic contrast with hosta’s golden edged leaves.
- Polygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Solomon’s Seal) - Arched stems and white edged leaves echo the form and color of this hosta in a refined way.