H. ‘Sarah Tilman’
Hosta ‘Sarah Tilman’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Olson.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Originator | R. Olson |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 44 in (111.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | yellow very slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly cupped |
| Flower scape height | 36–42 in (91.4–106.7 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow to golden yellow color softens over the season |
| Notable characteristics | unique lustrous golden yellow color softening over the season. Pinstripe green line in veins persists |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4946