H. ‘Academy Mirkwood’
Hosta ‘Academy Mirkwood’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, 'Academy Mirkwood' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage, with a seedling of Hosta 'Ginko Craig' as its pod parent. It forms a flattened, dense mound of ovate, dull-surfaced leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins, and is noted for producing numerous vertical scapes of lavender flowers.
In the Garden
'Academy Mirkwood' reaches approximately 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade and is suitable for typical hosta-growing zones. Its compact, flattened habit and muted leaf texture make it a useful groundcover or edging plant in shaded borders, and it pairs well with ferns or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its subdued foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, 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 | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 40 in (101.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately flat |
| Flower scape height | 19–32 in (48.3–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | flattened mound with dull leaves and many vertical lavender scapes |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Ginko Craig' — H. ‘Ginko Craig’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #119. How we check this data.