Hosta Sally and Bob OS

Hosta ‘Sally and Bob’ is a registered and highly respected large streaked hosta introduced by Clarence Owens in 1994, resulting from the cross of ‘William Lachman’ × ‘Fascination’. This offering is OS (Originator’s Stock), meaning plants are sourced directly from the originator’s original stock and designated as OS only when verifiable.

The large, shiny leaves are green with bold white and yellow streaking and a heavily corrugated texture, giving the plant exceptional movement and visual depth. As a true streaked hosta, pattern expression can vary, adding individuality and collector appeal. Plants form an impressive 18-inch tall by 30-inch wide clump, making ‘Sally and Bob’ a commanding garden presence. In July, tall scapes carry pinkish-white tubular flowers, adding height and seasonal interest.

‘Sally and Bob’ is widely regarded as an elite breeder, producing a remarkable range of seedlings with unique expressions. Its proven fertility and genetic diversity make it valuable both as a landscape specimen and as a parent plant for hybridizers.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Hosta ‘Sally and Bob’
Registration Status: Registered
Originator: Clarence Owens, 1994
Parentage: ‘William Lachman’ × ‘Fascination’
Size Category: Large
Mature Size: Approximately 18 inches tall x 30 inches wide
Leaf Size: Approximately 12 inches long x 11 inches wide
Vein Pairs: 13
Foliage Color: Green with white and yellow streaking
Variegation: Streaked
Leaf Texture: Shiny, corrugated
Growth Habit: Clumping perennial
Scape Height: Approximately 24 inches
Flower Color: Pinkish white, tubular
Bloom Season: July
Fertility: Yes – excellent breeder
OS (Originator’s Stock): Yes – sourced directly from the originator
RH Rating: RH4 (Very Rare – limited availability, not commonly offered)
Primary Interest: Ornamental foliage and breeding potential
Known Sports: ‘Barbara Elizabeth Hoover’, ‘Terry’
Notable Progeny: ‘Casting Crowns’, ‘Susan and Steve’, ‘Valley’s Unicorn’, ‘You and Me’