H. ‘Cosmic Spotted Cow’
Hosta ‘Cosmic Spotted Cow’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2011, Hosta 'Cosmic Spotted Cow' is a large-sized cultivar resulting from a cross between Hosta 'Cosmic Hippie' (pod parent) and Hosta 'My Mom' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its broadly ovate, corrugated green leaves with slightly rippled margins that are streaked with greenish white, creamy white, and pure white, giving a variegated appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its large, textured leaves provide strong visual contrast when paired with finer-textured shade perennials such as ferns or Heuchera. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or mid-border plant in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard precautions against slugs and deer are recommended, as both may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | streaked with greenish white, creamy white, and pure white slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24–33 in (61.0–83.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very good mother plant, leaf form |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Cosmic Hippie' — H. ‘Cosmic Hippie’
- Pollen parent: H. 'My Mom' — H. ‘My Mom’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Campfire’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cosmic Hot Mama’ (2011)
- H. ‘Robb's Dream’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1209. How we check this data.