H. ‘Crusty Old Fart’
Hosta ‘Crusty Old Fart’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'Crusty Old Fart' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its heavily corrugated, broadly ovate leaves with dark green, heavily rippled margins, slightly shiny surfaces, and a deep, cordate base.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound 29 inches (73.7 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) high, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size and corrugated texture make it a useful specimen for border fronts or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as growth emerges; slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 25–27 in (63.5–68.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1289