H. ‘Catherine Ann’
Hosta ‘Catherine Ann’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Catherine Ann' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its intensely blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces. The cordate leaves, measuring 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long and 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) wide with 16 vein pairs, produce a solid blue-green margin that holds color well through the growing season.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), with upright scapes rising 31 to 33 inches (78.7 to 83.8 cm). It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green foliage maintains its glaucous quality. Suitable for border fronts, shade gardens, or as a groundcover in groupings, it pairs well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its moderate growth rate makes it manageable for most garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most blue-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in damp conditions; deer may also browse the foliage in areas with high deer pressure.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 31–33 in (78.7–83.8 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Blue Crinkles’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Bay’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Bruce's Blue’ (1991)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #944