H. ‘Sarah Farmer’
Hosta ‘Sarah Farmer’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by B. Trafton.
| Year registered | 1975 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | B. Trafton |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1975 by B. Trafton, 'Sarah Farmer' is a medium-sized sport of *Hosta* 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'. Its leaves are dark green with streaked margins, a variegation pattern that distinguishes it from the parent cultivar.
In the Garden
'Sarah Farmer' reaches approximately 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height with scapes extending 16 to 18 inches (40.6 to 45.7 cm). Leaves measure 8 inches (20.3 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide, with eight vein pairs. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical for variegated hostas, and is suitable for mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover. Its medium size makes it adaptable to both garden beds and larger containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sarah Farmer' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fortunei Aureomarginata' — H. ‘Fortunei Aureomarginata’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Debutante’ (1978)
- H. ‘Flamboyant’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4942