H. ‘Thai Brass’

Overview

Registered in 1972 by F. Brownell Woodroffe, this large hosta cultivar is distinguished by its green leaves with greenish-yellow margins. The parentage is unknown, but the consistent gold edge against a green center provides a clear variegated appearance.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Thai Brass' reaches a mature size of approximately 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a mid-border specimen or groundcover in partial to full shade. Its large leaves, measuring 13 inches (33.0 cm) long and 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide with 15 vein pairs, pair well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The plant is not suited for container culture due to its size class.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.