Hosta Galaxy OS

Hosta ‘Galaxy’ is a registered and highly influential streaked breeder hosta introduced by Bill & Eleanor Lachman in 1987. Bred from (× ‘Beatrice’) × ‘Frances Williams’, this cultivar has earned legendary status among hybridizers for its dramatic streaking, strong substance, and exceptional genetic output.

Large, dark green leaves are irregularly streaked with yellow, cream, and white, producing bold, unpredictable variegation where no two leaves are alike. The foliage has good substance with a slightly wavy, corrugated texture and subtly downturned edges. Mature clumps reach approximately 18 inches tall and 39 inches wide. In early to mid-summer, lavender, lightly striped flowers appear on 24-inch scapes.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Galaxy’
Registration Status: Registered
Originator: Bill & Eleanor Lachman, 1987
Parentage: (× ‘Beatrice’) × ‘Frances Williams’
Size Category: Medium to Large
Mature Size: Approximately 18 inches tall x 39 inches wide
Leaf Size: Approximately 10 inches long x 8 inches wide
Vein Pairs: 13
Foliage Color: Dark green with yellow, cream, and white streaking
Variegation: Streaked, unstable
Leaf Texture: Good substance, slightly wavy, corrugated
Scape Height: Approximately 24 inches
Flower Color: Lavender, lightly striped
Bloom Season: June–July
Fertility: Yes – excellent breeder
RH Rating: RH4 (Very Rare – limited availability, not commonly offered)
Primary Interest: Ornamental foliage and breeding potential
Known Sports: ‘Galaxy Light’, ‘Galaxy’s Orbit’, ‘Galaxy’s Ring’, ‘Greentown’, ‘Jipson Place Black Hole’, ‘Resurrection Galaxy’