| Name of Hybridizer: | V. Santa Lucia |
| Year of Registration: | 1989 |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 20 inches tall |
| Plant Spread: | 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Variegated Other: This upright growing hosta has blue-green to green leaves with a variable width, chartreuse to creamy yellow margin. Sun tolerant and Slug resistant. Needs morning sun for bright gold margin. |
| Flower Color: | Lavender Other: Many dense, light purple, bell shaped flowers. |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed Other info: Seed is viable. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Other: This hosta tries to revert, so remove gold divisions and keep the variegated leaves. |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: Named after one of the founding members of the American Hosta Society. |
| Parentage: | sport of: Gold Regal |
| Eleven | On May 25, 2012 | Obtained plant Received from Hallson's |
| srinehart | On September 14, 2017 | Obtained plant Green Mountain Hostas - $14.00 |
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