H. ‘Civil War’
Hosta ‘Civil War’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2008, *Hosta* 'Civil War' is a giant blue-green cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its exceptionally large, broadly ovate leaves with blue-gray flat margins, dull surfaces, and lightly wavy edges, combined with a notably fast growth rate.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature spread of 55 inches (139.7 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), with an upright habit. It performs well in full sun, unlike many hostas, and is suitable for typical hosta-growing zones. Its substantial size makes it a strong specimen for the back of borders or as a focal point in large shade gardens; companion plants should be chosen for contrasting foliage textures.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. While slugs may damage foliage, the thick leaves of this giant cultivar offer some resistance; deer browsing remains a potential concern.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 55 in (139.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 15 |
| Leaf | blue-gray flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 37–39 in (94.0–99.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | blue gray color, size of leaf, does well in full sun |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Clear Fork River Valley’ (2007)
- H. ‘Creek’ (2007)
- H. ‘Blue Mammoth’ (2010)
- H. ‘Coal Miner’ (2010)
- H. ‘Groo Bloo’ (2010)
- H. ‘Mike’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1067