A Majestic Vision of Chartreuse Elegance
Hosta 'Aliyah's Grace' is a luminous, rare medium-sized cultivar from Michigan hybridizer Stuart Asch. Asch registered it in 2004 as a standout seedling of H. pycnophylla. The thick, deeply cupped leaves emerge in bright chartreuse and warm gradually into a soft sun-kissed yellow as the season progresses. It performs reliably across Canadian hardiness zones 3 through 9 and tolerates morning sun better than most yellow varieties. Plant it where its sculptural form and glowing colour can anchor a shaded border.
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Corrugation: Thick, leathery leaves with heavy puckering and a distinctive cupped shape that adds immense character to the planting.
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Leaf Tips: Sharp, refined points at each leaf tip give the plant a sophisticated, formal silhouette unlike most rounded hostas.
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Colour Transition: Shifts beautifully from chartreuse to yellow through the season, acting as a natural light source in darker garden corners.
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Slug Resistance: Heavy leaf substance makes it largely ignored by slugs, keeping foliage pristine all season.
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Morning Sun Tolerance: Maintains its integrity with a few hours of eastern morning light, which deepens the yellow tones without scorching.
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Flowers: Pale purple blooms on red scapes in midsummer.
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Size: 40 cm (16") tall × 76 cm (30") wide.
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Hardiness: Zones 3–9 — reliably cold-hardy across Canada.
| Feature |
Specification |
| Size (H × W) |
40 cm × 76 cm (16" × 30") |
| Hardiness Zone |
3–9 |
| Colour |
Chartreuse to yellow; pale purple flowers |
| Light Requirements |
Partial shade; morning sun enhances yellow |
Grower's Tip: 'Aliyah's Grace' handles Canadian winters with ease from Zone 3 through 9, and a few hours of eastern morning sun deepens its yellow tones beautifully. At our nursery in Bécancour, QC, we wait until the cupping and distinctive pointed tips are fully evident before shipping. Our True to Type standard means you receive the authentic Stuart Asch selection.
