H. ‘Long Tall Sally’
Hosta ‘Long Tall Sally’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-4b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 by an unknown hybridizer, Hosta 'Long Tall Sally' is a large, upright cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad white margins. The leaf blades are broadly ovate with cordate bases, measuring 11 inches long and 8 inches wide, and display 13 to 14 pairs of veins. The upper surface is slightly shiny, while the underside bears a glaucous bloom; leaf margins are flat, 0.5 inches wide, and white, with moderate waviness and light corrugation.
In the Garden
'Long Tall Sally' reaches a mature diameter of 48 inches and a height of 20 inches, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is well-suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or as a specimen plant. Its large size and bold variegation pair effectively with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; it is not recommended for container cultivation due to its substantial spread.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may occasionally browse the foliage, the thick leaf texture offers moderate resistance; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Seasonal colour change | margin pale yellow in spring |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-4b, large size):
- H. ‘Lakeside Prophecy Fulfilled’ (2006)
- H. ‘Splendid Sarah’ (2005)
- H. ‘Cosmic Lovin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Flemish Master’ (2013)
- H. ‘Minnesota Wild’ (2013)
- H. ‘Oberland Advanced Technology’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3502. How we check this data.