"Here is a medium-sized hosta which always grabs my eye, and justifiably so. The color is good, rich gold, not chartreuse, when grown in full shade, and smooth-textured leaves have a velvety sheen, adding to its enjoyment. It holds up incredibly well during our very cold, rainy summers as well as persevering through our hot, dry droughts when just about everything else is showing stress and fatigue. Consequently, I would think this one could be grown to perfection in both the southern and northern extremes of hostadom."