H. ‘The Green Hornet’

Overview

Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'The Green Hornet' is a giant cultivar derived from a self-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict'. It is visually distinctive for its large, blue-green leaves with white margins and unstable yellow to creamy white streaks, combined with a glaucous bloom on the undersides.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature size of approximately 26 inches (66 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its giant stature makes it unsuitable for containers but effective as a specimen or background plant in woodland borders.

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 the foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.