H. ‘Dressed in Green’
Hosta ‘Dressed in Green’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2004 from unknown parentage, 'Dressed in Green' is a small hosta distinguished by its heavily rippled, medium green leaves with prominent wavy margins. The cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump and produces purple scapes in summer.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and spreads to 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of the genus, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns, heucheras, or miniature astilbes. The intense leaf waviness and heavy substance provide visual interest even when not in flower.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, protect from deer and monitor for slug damage, especially on the heavily textured leaf surfaces.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; intensely wavy |
| Flower scape height | 17.5–20.5 in (44.5–52.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavy substance, beautiful form |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1523