| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 6-10 in. tall (small) |
| Plant Spread: | 18 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Leaves emerge gold and fade to chartreuse by mid-summer. Hosta 'May' creates a good contrast when the older chartreuse leaves are held under the newer gold leaves.The gold leaves are thick and distinctively veined. Sun tolerant and Slug resistant. |
| Flower Color: | Other: Pale Lavender. |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
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