H. ‘Sarah Farmer’

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.