H. ‘Michigan Gold’
Hosta ‘Michigan Gold’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Benedict |
| Section class | II-3 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1984 by R. Benedict, this large cultivar resulted from a cross between Hosta 'August Moon' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Aspen Gold' (pollen parent). 'Michigan Gold' is visually distinctive for its bright lemon yellow leaf margins with slight undulations, contrasting with a green leaf center, and its substantial mature dimensions.
In the Garden
'Michigan Gold' forms a clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with leaves measuring 11 inches (27.9 cm) long and 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, as is typical for gold-margined hostas, where the leaf coloration remains stable. This large specimen works well as a mid-border accent or groundcover in shaded beds, pairing effectively with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Michigan Gold' may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | bright lemon yellow slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 26 in (66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Aspen Gold' — H. ‘Aspen Gold’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-3, large size):
- H. ‘Sun Power’ (1986)
- H. ‘Rosedale Bright and Sassy’ (1999)
- H. ‘Gold Wing’ (2014)
- H. ‘Golden Sunburst’ (1984)
- H. ‘High Style’ (1984)
- H. ‘Alabama Gold’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3729. How we check this data.