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| Hosta | Glad Rags |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Rod Lysne 2006 |
| Origin | 'Sheer Bliss' x 'Blue Ox' |
| Size category | |
| Plant height x width | 40x60 cm (16x24 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 15x10 cm (6x4 in.) |
| Vein pairs | 10-16 |
| Leaf color | dark green,golden yellow edge |
| Variegation | edge |
| Leaf | heavy, corrugated |
| Petiole | |
| Scape | light green |
| Scape height | 40 cm (16 in.) |
| Flower | pale lavender,tubular |
| Flower length | |
| Fragrant | |
| Flowering period | July |
| Fertile | no |
| Pod | |
| Ploidy | |
| Patents | |
| Info | ='Gold Rags'. A well established clump will measure about 20" across and 14" tall, with a somewhat vaselike form, especially on younger plants. Leaves are semi-cupped, about 4" x 6" and often crinkled with age. Substance is very heavy. Consequently, 'Glad Rags' takes a good deal of sun here without complaint. Shade produces a chartreuse-gold border; semi-shade produces a clean, bright gold border; stronger sun ultimately transitions chartreuse to gold to ivory. The gold borders are extra wide, encasing an irregular swath of green center. The pattern is repeated on every leaf; yet no two leaves are exactly the same. Even a young plant is singular. An established clump is stunning. |
| Sports | 'Glad Tidings' sport/yy |
| Progeny | 'Rags To Riches' = ('Golden Medaillon' x 'Blue Mammoth') x PP |