This non-registered cultivar of unidentified parentage is from Van Wade of Wade and Gatton Nursery (Closed 2019) of Ohio. It grows into a large size hosta 21 inches in height and 56 inches wide with moderately wavy, elliptic shaped leaves.

According to The Hostapedia by Mark Zilis (2009), "...Van Wade told me that 'Gold in May' is one of the brightest and most beautiful hostas in his collection in May."