This cultivar of unidentified parentage was originated at Wayside Gardens when they were located in Mentor, Ohio. It was registered by Peter Ruh of Ohio in 1978. 'Mentor Gold' forms a medium size mound about 12 inches high with a spread of 38 inches.

The lance shaped leaves are gold to green colored with a white marginal variegation. Its foliage is corrugated and has thin substance. Medium purple flowers are in bloom in August.