H. ‘My Gal Sal’
Hosta ‘My Gal Sal’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Sweet Sunshine' registered in 2009, 'My Gal Sal' is a small cultivar distinguished by bright golden yellow leaves with creamy white streaked margins and slightly rippled edges. The mound-like plant reaches 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter, with broadly ovate, cordate-based leaves that are slightly shiny above and dull beneath.
In the Garden
'My Gal Sal' performs best in partial shade to dappled sunlight, where its golden foliage maintains color without scorching. At 23 inches across, it functions as a compact specimen for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its small size and moderate growth rate make it suitable for edging pathways or pairing with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'My Gal Sal' is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | bright golden yellow with creamy white streaks slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; wavy |
| Flower scape height | 16–23 in (40.6–58.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Sweet Sunshine' — H. ‘Sweet Sunshine’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Charlotte's Web’ (2009)
- H. ‘Coach Jim Fox’ (2009)
- H. ‘Cotton Candy’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3953