H. ‘Sarah Jane’

Overview

Registered in 1997, *Hosta* 'Sarah Jane' is a sport of the widely grown *H.* 'Gold Standard'. This medium-sized cultivar is visually defined by its medium green leaves with broad, yellow-gold margins that are slightly rippled, creating a distinct contrast against the darker leaf center.

In the Garden

'Sarah Jane' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and spreading to 72 inches (182.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for gold-margined hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or for mid-border placement in woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Sarah Jane' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.