Hosta Captain Kirk, Hosta 'Captain Kirk', is a notable, improved sport of the very popular Hosta 'Gold Standard'. Leaves have bright gold centers that contrast nicely against the dark green margins. It is much more sun tolerant than other hostas. Plant in an area that receives morning sun for the best golden leaf color. As you can imagine, the contrast is truly stunning! Each 3' wide clump is topped with lavender flowers in midsummer. Aren't you about ready to boldly grow what none of your neighbors have grown before? This low care perennial is ideal for shady positions. Hostas grow best in moist, well- drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. High- filtered or dappled sunlight is necessary for clean, healthy growth. Morning sun is tolerable and will help to intensify the leaf colors, but hot afternoon sun is usually deadly to hostas. They are most at home in shady, woodland settings and often work well as specimen or edging plants.