H. ‘Pay Day’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Pay Day' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H.* 'Cascades' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its ovate, wavy leaves with heavily rippled golden yellow margins and a green center, combined with a yellow scape.

In the Garden

'Pay Day' forms a mound-like clump reaching 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its yellow margins may intensify with some morning light. The plant’s substantial leaf size and upright scape make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens, pairing well with ferns or 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. Slugs may damage the foliage, and deer are known to browse hostas; monitor accordingly.