H. ‘Chippewa’

Overview

Registered in 1986 by A. Arett and the American Hosta Society, 'Chippewa' is a large hosta cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with light gold margins. The leaf margins are described as light gold, creating a clear contrast against the darker green center.

In the Garden

'Chippewa' reaches a large mature size, with leaves measuring approximately 0 inches (0.0 cm) in length and 0 inches (0.0 cm) in width, though typical large hostas in this class grow to about 24–30 inches tall and 36–48 inches wide. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the gold margins remain most vibrant, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in the middle to back of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Chippewa' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.