A semi-upright growing seedling selection of unidentified parentage this cultivar was introduced by Dr. Ralph (Herb) Benedict of Michigan in the late 1980s and registered on his behalf in 2009 by Kevin Walek (Hosta Registrar). This large size (19 inches high by 42 inches wide) plant has heavily corrugated, heavily rippled, golden yellow leaves with thick substance. Its flowers bloom in July.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "Most notable about 'Lemon Twist' are its intense corrugation, heavy rippling, and bright gold foliage color."