Maui Buttercups - Hosta

Hosta 'Maui Buttercups' is a compact gold-leaved hosta with rounded, deeply cupped and corrugated foliage. Its bright leaves make a small mound that stands out in a shaded border, rock garden, or container. ## Foliage and scale Introduced by Bill Vaughn in 1991, it is a cross of 'Frances Williams' and 'August Moon'. Plants reach about 10–12 inches tall and typically spread 14–24 inches, forming a low mound of thick, puckered leaves. [Iowa State University](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/hosta-types-and-cultivars-iowa), [MyHostas](https://myhostas.be/db/hostas/Maui+Buttercups), [Plant Delights Nursery](https://www.plantdelights.com/products/hosta-maui-buttercups) ## Site and care Grow in part sun to light shade and in moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 3a–8b. Protect leaves from harsh afternoon sun in warm climates, and water during dry periods so the foliage remains full through summer. ## Maintenance Clear old leaves after winter dormancy and divide the clump in spring if it becomes crowded. In a pot, use a free-draining mix and check moisture more often than in garden soil. Keep mulch light around the crown to prevent excess moisture from collecting there.