This cultivar is a sport of
Hosta sieboldiana
'Elegans' that emerged during
tissue culture. It was
registered by Walters Gardens, Inc. in 1984 and forms a medium sized (14 inches high) plant. The foliage is ovate shaped, slightly corrugated
and of average substance. Near white flowers bloom in late June
to July.
According to
The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis
(2009), "As the years go by, fewer and
fewer hosta enthusiasts attempt to grow 'Northern Lights'. It
has proven to be a very slow grower due to its lack of
chlorophyll...Most collectors grow 'Northern Mist', 'Northern
Mystery' or 'Great
Expectations' instead."
Similar cultivars include H. 'Eskimo
Pie' and H. 'Great
Expectations'.
Sports of this
cultivar include H. 'Little Lites' and H. 'Northern Comet'.
Seedlings include H. 'Van Wade'.
