Hosta 'Dancing Queen'

Hosta 'Dancing Queen' is a vibrant hosta known for its bright chartreuse to golden yellow leaves with pronounced veining and a slightly wavy texture. Its color holds well through the season, creating a bold focal point in shaded landscapes and adding strong contrast to surrounding foliage.

Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 36 - 48 in

Bloom Time: Mid summer

Light Requirements: Partial shade

Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained soils

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Low deer resistance

Native Status

Hosta 'Dancing Queen' is a hybrid cultivar derived from species native to Asia and is not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

• Lavender blooms attract bees and other pollinators during summer.

Hummingbirds

• Tubular flowers may occasionally attract Ruby Throated Hummingbirds.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 36 - 48 in apart to allow for mature spread and airflow.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for shaded borders, mass plantings, and woodland gardens where bright foliage provides contrast.

Companion Plants

• Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Adds warm foliage tones for layered contrast.
• Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Provides cool silver foliage contrast.
• Astilbe japonica (Japanese Astilbe) - Adds soft vertical blooms in similar conditions.
• Dryopteris marginalis (Marginal Wood Fern) - Introduces fine texture and structure in shade.