H. ‘Lakeside Sassy Sally’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Sassy Sally’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 by Lakeside Acres, Hosta 'Lakeside Sassy Sally' is a large, fast-growing cultivar derived from a cross between Hosta 'Lakeside San Kao' and an unnamed seedling. It is visually distinguished by its broadly ovate, green leaves with golden yellow, slightly rippled margins, a moderately wavy leaf surface, and a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Lakeside Sassy Sally' forms a dense mound reaching approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with scapes rising 11 to 13 inches (27.9 to 33.0 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its gold margins remain most vibrant, and is well-suited to the middle or front of a shaded border. Its moderate size and fast growth make it effective as a groundcover or in mass plantings, and it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | golden yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 11–13 in (27.9–33.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | turns yellow |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Lakeside San Kao' — H. ‘Lakeside San Kao’
- Pollen parent: unnamed seedling
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lakeside Sassy Sally’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Love You’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Kinki’ (2002)
- H. ‘Lakeside Butter Ball’ (2002)
- H. ‘Lakeside Foaming Sea’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3274. How we check this data.