Registered by Dr. Jim Wilkins of Michigan in 1990, this cultivar is a hybrid of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' × H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'. It is named for the renowned hostaphile, Dr. Ralph (Herb) Benedict of Michigan.

The medium to large size plant has blue-green foliage which is heavily streaked with white, cream and green specks. It bears near white flowers from June into July.