H. ‘William Lachman’
Hosta ‘William Lachman’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by K. Vaughn.
| Year registered | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | K. Vaughn |
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1981 by K. Vaughn, this medium-sized hosta is distinguished by its blue-green leaves with streaked margins and a prominent glaucous bloom on the upper surface. The leaf blade is notably wider than long, measuring 5 inches (12.7 cm) in length and 6.25 inches (15.9 cm) in width, with seven pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'William Lachman' forms a compact mound 6 inches (15.2 cm) tall and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials. The plant's modest size also suits container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through appropriate control measures.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
56 published registry records name Hosta ‘William Lachman’ as a parent: 4 sports and 52 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘William Lachman’ (4), by registration year
- H. ‘Leading Lady’ (1995)
- H. ‘Prima Donna’ (1995)
- H. ‘Star Struck’ (1995)
- H. ‘Fond Memory’ (2000)
Seedlings of H. ‘William Lachman’ (52), by registration year
- H. ‘Sunshine Glory’ (1982)
- H. ‘Changing Moods’ (1983)
- H. ‘Pin Stripe’ (1983)
- H. ‘Warwick Choice’ (1993)
- H. ‘Warwick Edge’ (1993)
- H. ‘Foxy Doxy’ (1994)
- H. ‘Gay Nineties’ (1994)
- H. ‘Peppermint Ice’ (1994)
- H. ‘Rosie Posie’ (1994)
- H. ‘Eternity’ (1995)
- H. ‘Streaky Streak’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dipsy Doodle’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fickle Blue Genes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Fifth Element’ (2000)
- H. ‘Frosty the Snowman’ (2000)
- H. ‘Mint Julep’ (2000)
- H. ‘Topsy-turvy’ (2000)
- H. ‘Curlicue’ (2001)
- H. ‘Grandeur’ (2001)
- H. ‘Red-hot Mama’ (2001)
- H. ‘Touch the Sky’ (2001)
- H. ‘Roostertail’ (2002)
- H. ‘An Old Smoothie’ (2003)
- H. ‘Big Top’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Budgie’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Hurricane’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Parrot’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Whirlpool’ (2003)
- H. ‘Deceiver’ (2003)
- H. ‘Garden Center’ (2003)
- H. ‘Jelly Roll Blues’ (2003)
- H. ‘Nathan Nirvana’ (2003)
- H. ‘Pie in the Sky’ (2003)
- H. ‘Noble Eagle’ (2004)
- H. ‘Cutie Pie’ (2005)
- H. ‘Racing Stripes’ (2005)
- H. ‘Spring Fever’ (2005)
- H. ‘Vivid’ (2005)
- H. ‘American Gladiator’ (2007)
- H. ‘Shazaam’ (2007)
- H. ‘Angel Feathers’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dream Catcher’ (2009)
- H. ‘Shirley Vaughn’ (2009)
- H. ‘Sydney’ (2009)
- H. ‘Warwick Delight’ (2009)
- H. ‘Chimney Rock’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Summer Wind’ (2012)
- H. ‘Deep Waters’ (2014)
- H. ‘Country Warrior’ (2017)
- H. ‘Mariposa’ (2017)
- H. ‘Rimmed Cauldron’ (2020)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Amy Aden’ (1980)
- H. ‘Bravo’ (1980)
- H. ‘Color Fantasy’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6144. How we check this data.