Hosta 'Aureomarginata' – Classic Gold-Margined Hosta montana

Hosta 'Aureomarginata' is a distinguished cultivar of Hosta montana, celebrated for its elegant gold margins on large, substantial green leaves. Registered in 1987 by AHS, this classic brings species-level vigor and refinement to the garden.

Botanical Profile

Family:	Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Species:	montana (MON-tah-nuh)
Cultivar:	'Aureomarginata'
Hybridizer:	AHS
Registration Year:	1987

Species Heritage & Variegation

As a cultivar of H. montana, 'Aureomarginata' inherits the species' impressive size, upright vase-shaped habit, and heavily textured, deeply veined leaves. The large, broadly ovate leaves feature clean, even gold margins that contrast beautifully with the deep green centers. The gold color is most vivid in spring, softening to chartreuse in summer. The substantial foliage provides excellent presence and slug resistance.

Montana Vigor

H. montana is one of the largest hosta species, and 'Aureomarginata' expresses this vigor. It forms a large, upright clump relatively quickly. The species' natural resistance to pests and diseases carries over. It tolerates more sun than many hostas if moisture is adequate, and its late emergence in spring avoids late frost damage.

Classic Status

The AHS registration in 1987 formalized this long-cultivated variant of H. montana. 'Aureomarginata' has been a staple in hosta collections for decades, valued for combining species-level toughness with elegant variegation.