H. ‘Academy Lemon Knoll’
Hosta ‘Academy Lemon Knoll’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, 'Academy Lemon Knoll' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage with H. 'Julie Morss' as its pod parent. The cultivar is visually distinctive for its strongly viridescent foliage: emerging leaves are bright yellow-green, maturing to light green with slightly rippled margins, and the plant forms a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Academy Lemon Knoll' reaches approximately 14 inches in height and 40 inches in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the viridescent leaf coloration develops most reliably; in deeper shade, the yellow-green emergence may persist longer. The light green scapes, reaching 17 to 22 inches, bear flowers typical of the species. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, Heuchera, and other shade perennials that contrast with its bright early-season foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during establishment, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | light green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly corrugated, moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 17–22 in (43.2–55.9 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | viridescent |
| Notable characteristics | strongly viridescent, mound-like, medium sized |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Julie Morss' — H. ‘Julie Morss’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #113. How we check this data.