This is a
reversed sport of Hosta sieboldiana
'Frances Williams' that was
registered by Mark Zilis in 1990 and
grows to a height of 24 inches and width of 50 inches. The
leaves are heavily corrugated and have thick substance. In mid
June, it blooms with dense clusters of white flowers.
According to
The Hostapedia by
Mark Zilis
(2009), "...often develops severe spring
desiccation burn in the gold center...plant 'DuPage Delight'
where it will not receive direct sunlight in the spring."
Similar cultivars include H. 'Borwick Beauty', H. 'George Smith', H. 'Kingwood Center' and H. 'Queen
of Islip'.
These 2010 photos come from the
