H. ‘Cousin Lou Ann’
Hosta ‘Cousin Lou Ann’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8.875 in (22.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | light green flat margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply cupped, intensely wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unusually cupped, wavy, bright green lines; intresting flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Ben’ (2015)
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1226