H. ‘Anna the Stripper’
Hosta ‘Anna the Stripper’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Anna the Stripper' is a small hosta notable for its irregular, variable gold margins that are streaked with green, producing a pattern that shifts from leaf to leaf. The lance-shaped leaves, measuring 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, feature slightly rippled, golden yellow margins streaked with green, atop a green center, with a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
Reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, this slow-growing, upright plant is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or small grasses that complement its compact form. The white scapes, streaked with green, rise 25 to 27 inches (63.5 to 68.6 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | golden yellow streaked with green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly wavy overall. |
| Flower scape height | 25–27 in (63.5–68.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Gold with green streaks that are ever-changing from one leaf to another. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Applique’ (2016)
- H. ‘Brianna T.’ (2016)
- H. ‘Bubble Dance’ (2016)
- H. ‘Buffalo Black Soup’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #286. How we check this data.