H. ‘Amethyst Facet’
Hosta ‘Amethyst Facet’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-2 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, Hosta 'Amethyst Facet' is a selfed seedling of Hosta 'Purple Verticulated Elf'. This small cultivar is distinguished by its intensely glaucous blue-green leaves, which retain a purplish cast well into October due to the heavy waxy bloom on both leaf surfaces.
In the Garden
'Purple Verticulated Elf' reaches a mature size of approximately 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter and 7 inches (18 cm) in height, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its compact dimensions make it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants with contrasting foliage colors, such as golden-leaved Hakonechloa or fine-textured ferns, help emphasize its blue cast.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer weather, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Like many glaucous-leaved hostas, this cultivar may be susceptible to slug damage, and standard deer deterrents are advisable in areas with heavy browsing pressure.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.88 in (12.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | intensely blue green slightly rippled margins; heavy glaucous bloom on top; heavy glaucous bloom underneath; moderately twisted, moderately folded and moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 6–6.5 in (15.2–16.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | intensely glaucous coat lends purple cast lasting into October |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Purple Verticulated Elf' — H. ‘Purple Verticulated Elf’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Purple Verticulated Elf' — H. ‘Purple Verticulated Elf’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-2, small size):
- H. ‘Faerie Cups’ (2010)
- H. ‘Halcyon’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blaue Venus’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Budgie’ (2003)
- H. ‘Fulda’ (2003)
- H. ‘Honey Hill Pinking Shears’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #251. How we check this data.