H. ‘Edge of Might’
Hosta ‘Edge of Might’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-5b (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, 'Edge of Might' is a giant hosta cultivar derived from a first-generation seedling of *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' with an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its large, deeply corrugated, blue-green leaves with broad, variably streaked greenish-yellow margins that range from 0.75 to 3.5 inches (1.9–8.9 cm) wide.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright mound reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in height and 49 inches (124.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its glaucous, blue-green foliage and gold margins remain most pronounced. The substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or accent in shaded borders and woodland gardens; its large leaves pair well with ferns and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, 'Edge of Might' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 49 in (124.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 13.5 in (34.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 35–40 in (88.9–101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | giant, dark green, glaucous, yellow-edged leaves (of might and main) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: F-1 seedling of H. 'Dorothy Benedict' — H. ‘Dorothy Benedict’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-5b, giant size):
- H. ‘Victory’ (2003)
- H. ‘Celestial’ (2000)
- H. ‘Liberty’ (2000)
- H. ‘David A. Haskell’ (1999)
- H. ‘Leading Lady’ (1995)
- H. ‘Samurai’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1560