This semi-upright growing cultivar of unidentified parentage was originated by Hajime Sugita of Japan and registered by Peter Ruh of Ohio in 2001. Its bright gold foliage is rippled, ovate and has a thin bloom on top. The hosta is of large size, growing to 20 inches in height with a spread of around 45 inches. Near white flowers bloom from June into July.

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