Hosta 'Fire Island'

Hosta 'Fire Island' is a bold shade perennial known for its brilliant golden yellow leaves held on striking red petioles. Emerging bright in spring and maintaining strong color through the season, it brings vivid contrast and texture to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and containers.

Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade

Soil Preference: Rich, moist, well drained soils

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Deer Resistance: Not deer resistant

Native Status

This cultivar is derived from species native to Japan and is not native to North America.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

• Lavender flowers attract native bumblebees, honeybees, and other pollinators during summer.

Hummingbirds

• Occasionally visited by Ruby Throated Hummingbirds seeking nectar from tubular blooms.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow for mature spread and airflow.

Landscape Placement

• Excellent for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting trees where foliage color provides contrast.

Companion Plants

• Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) - Silvery foliage creates contrast and thrives in similar shade conditions.
• Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' (Japanese Forest Grass) - Adds soft texture and flowing form with complementary golden tones.
• Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' (Chinese Astilbe) - Provides vertical interest and rich red plumes in moist soils.
• Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Warm foliage tones enhance contrast while tolerating similar light conditions.