H. ‘Coach Jim Brainerd’
Hosta ‘Coach Jim Brainerd’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, 'Coach Jim Brainerd' is a small hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive feature is the light green leaf surface marked with white and yellow streaks, framed by white margins, with a dull, moderately folded blade.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature size of 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its small stature makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small woodland perennials complement its muted foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitor and protect as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | light green with white and yellow streaks flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately folded |
| Flower scape height | 10–17 in (25.4–43.2 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow becomes white as season progresses |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Coach Beets Dotson’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cosmic Little Elf’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cosmic River’ (2011)
- H. ‘Don’t Touch My Junk’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1098. How we check this data.