![](../../images/leaves/leaf-ovate.gif) A medium to large size hosta, this cultivar is a
tissue culture sport of an F1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' which was registered by Dr. Ed Elslager of Michigan in 2005. It has blue-green foliage with a gold
colored medial (center) variegation. The leaves are
heavily corrugated, broadly oblong to ovate and have
thick substance. Pale lavender flowers bloom in July on
scapes about 31 inches tall.![](../../images/buttons/000000-AA-Book-Hostapedia-130.gif) According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "How many gold-centered
H. 'Sieboldiana'-types develop
spring desiccation burn? To name a few, 'DuPage Delight'...'Borwick Beauty' (aka 'Color Glory'), and
'Queen of Islip' usually burn severely. Do not include 'Krinkle
Sister' in this group." H. 'Krinkle Twist' is
another seedling from this cross.
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