H. ‘Dragonfly’
Hosta ‘Dragonfly’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, 'Dragonfly' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H. 'Hearts and Flowers'* as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, dull green leaves edged with a narrow, creamy white margin of approximately 0.25 inches (0.6 cm), and for its compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Dragonfly' reaches a mature size of 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for the front of a border, rock gardens, or as a small-scale groundcover in partial to full shade. Its small stature and good leaf substance make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation, where it can be paired with other miniature or small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While 'Dragonfly' exhibits good leaf substance, standard slug and deer deterrent measures are advisable in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | light green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Notable characteristics | good substance, marginal variegated plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Hearts and Flowers' — H. ‘Hearts and Flowers’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1509