Hosta ‘Echo the Sun’
SHADOWLAND® Collection

Hosta ‘Echo the Sun’ is a luminous gold hosta that brings bold color and texture to shaded gardens. Often compared to a golden version of the popular blue ‘Diamond Lake’, this variety features thick, wedge-shaped leaves with pronounced rippled margins and excellent substance. Its habit is lower and more prostrate than ‘Diamond Lake’, forming a broad, mounded clump that makes a strong statement without overwhelming surrounding plants.

In midsummer, soft lavender flowers rise above the foliage on well-proportioned scapes, adding seasonal interest and attracting hummingbirds. Compared to ‘Coast to Coast’, ‘Echo the Sun’ offers a slightly smaller footprint with more pronounced leaf rippling, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a bold yet refined gold hosta. Like other premium hostas, it performs reliably across a wide range of climates and maintains strong garden presence throughout the season.

Details:

• Bloom Color: Lavender

• Foliage Color: Bright Yellow

• Height: 19"

• Spread: 42–48"

• Spacing: 42–48"

• Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade

• Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Bloom Time: Midsummer

• Characteristics: Premium Hosta; Attractive Foliage; Easy to Grow; Container Friendly; Mass Planting; Cut Foliage; Attracts Hummingbirds

Photo(s) courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.