H. ‘Starker Yellow Leaf’
Hosta ‘Starker Yellow Leaf’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by C. Starker & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | C. Starker & P. Ruh |
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 1989 by C. Starker and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Starker Yellow Leaf' is a giant-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its large, heavily textured green leaves with gold margins and small yellow-green undulations along the leaf edges.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 53 inches (134.6 cm) and a height of 27 inches (68.6 cm), with scapes rising to 42 inches (106.7 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vivid. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or as a backdrop in mixed shade borders; companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other large-leaved perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 53 in (134.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9.75 in (24.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | yellow green small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 42 in (106.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Starker Yellow Leaf’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Green Spot’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Flower Power’ (1987)
- H. ‘Niagara Falls’ (1991)
- H. ‘King James’ (1992)
- H. ‘Century One’ (1983)
- H. ‘Centennial’ (1996)
- H. ‘Irish Hills’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5369