H. ‘Calamity Jane’

Overview

Registered in 2001, 'Calamity Jane' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar distinguished by its satiny, broadly ovate leaves of blue-green with irregular yellow streaking and gold margins. The leaf surface is highly glossy above with a glaucous bloom beneath, and the plant produces scented flowers on scapes 30 to 34 inches (76.2–86.4 cm) tall.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a clump 21 inches (53.3 cm) tall and 44 inches (111.8 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and its variegated foliage provides contrast when paired with ferns, heucheras, or other shade perennials. The medium size suits border middles or woodland garden settings; it is not recommended for containers due to its mature spread.

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 the glossy leaves may attract both pests in typical hosta-growing zones.