H. ‘Temple Great’

Overview

Registered in 1986 by B. Jernigan, this large blue-green hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta montana*. It forms a very dense, substantial mound distinguished by its broad blue-green leaves with prominent veining and tall scapes.

In the Garden

‘Temple Great’ reaches a mature diameter of 60 inches (152.4 cm) and a height of 36 inches (91.4 cm), making it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded to partially shaded borders. Its dense habit pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The tall scapes, reaching up to 48 inches (121.9 cm), carry pale lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.