Hosta 'Maui Buttercups'
Best low-maintenance choice for shade gardeners seeking vibrant, compact foliage.
This is the gold standard for small-scale shade gardens, offering a brilliant, corrugated texture that holds its own against slugs and pollution. It lacks the dramatic height of larger varieties, but its compact, mounded habit makes it the perfect low-maintenance anchor for containers and tight borders.
$21.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking to brighten dark, shaded landscape corners
- Designers looking for sculptural, high-texture foliage elements
- Homeowners needing low-light plants for difficult garden spots
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer or slug populations
- Beginners wanting low-maintenance plants without specific light requirements
- Landscapers desiring year-round greenery in their garden beds
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Deeply cupped, corrugated gold leaves provide exceptional texture and visual interest.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Pest Resistance
Naturally slug-resistant foliage keeps the plant looking pristine throughout the season.
Container Versatility
Compact, mounded habit makes it perfect for small pots and planters.
Pollinator Appeal
Delicate lavender blooms effectively draw hummingbirds into the garden landscape.
Environmental Adaptability
Robust performance across a wide range of hardiness zones and conditions.
Key Specs
Mature Height
10 in
Mature Width
14 in
Light
Part Shade, Shade
Water
Moist, well-drained
Soil
Normal, loamy
Hardiness Zones
3 - 9
Item Form
4-inch Pot
Bloom Color
Light Lavender
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