H. ‘Sarah Tilman’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by R. Olson, this medium-sized cultivar is distinguished by its green leaves with lustrous golden yellow margins that soften over the growing season. A pinstripe green line persists along the veins, providing visual contrast against the dull-surfaced foliage.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Sarah Tilman' forms a mound-shaped clump reaching 44 inches (111.8 cm) in diameter and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for the genus, and pairs well with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, heucheras, and astilbes. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.