This cultivar is a tissue culture sport of an F1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' which was registered by Stuart Asch of Michigan in 2004. It forms a large size mound of deep green foliage. The leaves are heavily corrugated and have thick substance. Pale lavender flowers bloom in July on 38 inch tall scapes.

The originator made the following comment on the Fraternal Order of Seedy Fellows website: "Named after my son in law, this rugged hosta has leaves that are deeply corrugated along with great substance and wonderful contrasting white flowers in late June and early July. "