H. ‘Don Stevens’

Hosta ‘Don Stevens’ is a registered cultivar (2004) .

Year registered	2004
Section class	III-4b (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 2004, *Hosta* 'Don Stevens' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinguished by its broadly ovate, dark green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins that range from 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.5 cm) in width.

In the Garden

'Don Stevens' forms a mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen plant. Its medium size allows pairing with ferns, astilbes, or smaller shade perennials; it is not recommended for containers due to its spread.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.

Size and leaf

Clump height	24 in (61 cm)
Clump width	40 in (101.6 cm)
Leaf length	9 in (22.9 cm)
Leaf width	7 in (17.8 cm)
Vein pairs	10
Leaf	dark green with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly wavy and lightly corrugated
Flower scape height	30–36 in (76.2–91.4 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Don Stevens’ as a parent:

H. ‘Don Juan’ (sport)
H. ‘Don Quixote’ (sport)
H. ‘Reefed Sails’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Richard Taylor’ (seedling (pollen parent))
H. ‘Tentacles’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1472