H. ‘Ground Sulphur’

AI-generated watercolor illustration of Hosta 'Ground Sulphur' (not a photograph)
AI-generated watercolor illustration by The Hosta Farm — not a photograph of this cultivar. How we use images

Hosta ‘Ground Sulphur’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. O'Harra.

Year registered1986
RegistrantR. O'Harra
Section classV-3 (Miniature)

Overview

Registered in 1986 by R. O'Harra, 'Ground Sulphur' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its bright green leaves with deep yellow, heavily undulating margins. The foliage emerges chartreuse before maturing to a green center with a broad, irregular gold border, and the plant forms a compact, fast-growing mound.

In the Garden

'Ground Sulphur' reaches a mature diameter of 8 inches (20.3 cm) and a height of 5 inches (12.7 cm), making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small perennials such as miniature ferns or creeping sedums. Its miniature size also makes it an excellent choice for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in garden settings.

This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.

Size and leaf

Clump height5 in (12.7 cm)
Clump width8 in (20.3 cm)
Leaf length3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Leaf width1.25 in (3.2 cm)
Vein pairs4
Leafchartreuse, deep yellow large undulations margins
Flower scape height8 in (20.3 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2390. How we check this data.