This gold margined sport of the
species was found in
Japan and registered by the
American Hosta
Society in 1987. At that time, its name was the hyphenated
Hosta montana
'Aureo-marginata' but it was changed by
Schmid (1991) to its current name,
Hosta montana 'Aureomarginata'.
This large (27 inches high) plant is known for its upright,
vase-shape. The leaves have deeply impressed veins, are slightly
wavy and faintly corrugated. The bright yellow on the leaf fades to
chartreuse as the season progresses. Very pale lavender flowers
bloom in late July. The flowers are subtended by whitish
bracts.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis
(2009), this cultivar "...ranks near the top of any hosta
list due to its brightly colored foliage, large size, and attractive
flowers. In the landscape it makes an impact and can become a focal
point if sited properly."
This cultivar was voted No. 12 in
the 2008 Popularity
Poll and No. 11 in the
2009
Popularity Poll by members of the American Hosta Society.
