Hosta 'Maui Buttercups'
Best low-maintenance choice for shade gardeners seeking vibrant, compact foliage.
Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' is a standout herbaceous perennial celebrated for its ornamental foliage, offering vibrant summer interest. This variety features 5-inch, bright gold leaves that are deeply cupped and corrugated, creating a striking visual. Delicate lavender to white flowers appear on 18-inch scapes in midsummer, attracting hummingbirds. With its compact, mounded habit and medium growth rate, 'Maui Buttercups' is exceptionally versatile, thriving in containers and mass plantings. It prefers dappled to full shade and moist, well-drained soil, making it an easy-care addition to beds and borders.
$24.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
Mature Height
10
/ in
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
Features
- One of the best small, yellow hostas
- Deeply cupped and corrugated gold leaves
- Attracts hummingbirds
- Compact, mounded habit
- Tolerant of air pollution
- Grows well in containers
- Slug resistant
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' from Wayside Gardens, primarily praising its vibrant golden yellow foliage and robust growth. Many highlight the plant's striking color as a standout feature, adding a cheerful glow to shaded garden areas. Reviewers frequently note the excellent condition of the plants upon arrival, indicating strong quality. Its ability to establish quickly and thrive, developing into a lush, attractive specimen, reinforces its perceived value. The plant's unique aesthetic appeal and consistent performance contribute to a very positive overall experience.
Know before you buy
This hosta thrives in part shade to full shade. It is best to avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the bright gold leaves.
Yes, the thick, corrugated texture of the leaves makes this variety more resistant to slug damage compared to thinner-leaved hostas. While no plant is entirely immune, it is a much better choice for gardens prone to slug issues.
Absolutely. Its compact, mounded habit makes it an excellent candidate for containers. Just ensure the pot has good drainage and the soil remains consistently moist.
Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' is hardy in zones 3 through 9. It is a highly adaptable perennial that performs well across a wide range of climates.
You can expect this hosta to reach a mature height of about 10 inches and a width of 14 inches. Its small, tidy size makes it ideal for the front of a border or as a filler in shaded garden beds.
It prefers normal, loamy soil that is kept moist but well-drained. If your soil is heavy clay or very sandy, amending it with organic matter will help provide the ideal environment for growth.
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