H. ‘Cat's Meow’
Hosta ‘Cat's Meow’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis', 'Cat's Meow' was registered in 1998 by an unknown originator. This small cultivar is distinguished by its ovate, heavily textured leaves, each measuring approximately 12.7 cm long and 8.9 cm wide, with a light green center and golden yellow margins.
In the Garden
'Cat's Meow' is suitable for partial to full shade, where its compact habit and small size—reaching a mature spread of roughly 30–45 cm—make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs well with fine-textured ferns or small woodland perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*, and performs reliably in containers due to its restrained growth.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Cat's Meow' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitor regularly and protect as needed.
Size and leaf
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Tokudama Flavocircinalis' — H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Grand Prize’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Penny Pincher’ (1998)
- H. ‘Timothy’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #948