H. ‘Lachman Legacy’
Hosta ‘Lachman Legacy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, 'Lachman Legacy' is a giant hosta of unknown parentage, distinguished by its substantial, broadly ovate leaves in medium green with wide, greenish yellow margins. The leaf margins are flat, approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) wide, and the blade surfaces are slightly shiny above and dull beneath, with 12 vein pairs and a cordate base.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a large, mound-like clump reaching 60 inches (152.4 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, where its gold-margined foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved plants such as ferns or Heuchera. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the broad leaves are palatable to both.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green with 2in (5.1cm) wide, greenish yellow, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–37 in (76.2–94.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Frances Williams’ (1986)
- H. ‘Foxfire Destiny's Child’ (2013)
- H. ‘Friendly Persuasion’ (2013)
- H. ‘Snakeskin Boots’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3119. How we check this data.