H. ‘Elizabeth DeBird’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Revolution' registered in 2005, 'Elizabeth DeBird' is a small, slow-growing variegated cultivar distinguished by its ovate leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins and a subtle cream central stripe. The leaf surfaces are dull on both sides, and the leaves exhibit a wavy margin with a cordate base.

In the Garden

'Elizabeth DeBird' reaches approximately 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) in diameter and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height, with an upright growth habit. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of a shaded border, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade and combines well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage accordingly in typical hosta-growing zones.