H. ‘Long Tall Sally’

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.