H. ‘Cousin Lou Ann’

Overview

Registered in 2010 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Cousin Lou Ann' is a large, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its deeply cupped, intensely wavy blue-green leaves with bright green marginal lines. The foliage is notably corrugated and very shiny on the upper surface, with a glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

This slow-growing hosta forms a mound 19 inches (48.3 cm) tall and 36 inches (91.4 cm) wide, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its bold texture and unusual leaf form pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials. The green scapes reach 30 to 32 inches (76.2 to 81.3 cm) and bear flowers of interest.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, especially in warmer climates. Fertilize in early spring as shoots emerge. Typical hosta-growing zones apply; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as with other hostas.