Product Info
Description
Hosta ‘Fire Island’
‘Fire Island’ Hosta lights up shade gardens with its brilliant yellow foliage and striking red petioles. This bold, compact variety emerges in spring with glowing golden leaves, which deepen to chartreuse as the season progresses.
Its fiery red stems create a unique contrast, making it one of the most distinctive hostas available. In summer, lavender flower spikes rise above the foliage, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. A perfect choice for shady borders, woodland gardens, and container plantings.
- � Brilliant yellow leaves with red petioles
- � Compact size, perfect for small spaces
- � Lavender blooms in midsummer
- � Great for shady gardens and woodland edges
- � Mature Size: 10–12 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide
- � Excellent for containers & accent plantings
Fun Fact: ‘Fire Island’ is prized by collectors for its rare red stems, which are especially vivid in spring.
Growing Zones: 3–9 outdoors

| Mature Height: | 10–12 in. |
| Sunlight: | Partial to Full Shade |
| Mature Width: | 18–24 in. |
| Botanical Name: | Hosta ‘Fire Island’ |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Midsummer |
| Type: | Perennial |
FAQ's
What makes ‘Fire Island’ unique?
Its rare red petioles paired with golden-yellow leaves give it a dramatic, fiery appearance unlike most hostas.
Does it stay yellow all season?
The leaves emerge bright golden yellow in spring and gradually soften to chartreuse in summer while keeping their glow.
Where does it grow best?
It thrives in partial to full shade, with moist, well-drained soil. Perfect for borders, woodland edges, or containers.
Is it a small or large hosta?
‘Fire Island’ is a compact variety, growing only about 10–12 inches tall and spreading up to 2 feet wide.
Do deer eat ‘Fire Island’ hosta?
Like most hostas, it is unfortunately attractive to deer. Use repellents or plant in protected areas if deer are common nearby.
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