H. ‘Emerald Scepter’
Hosta ‘Emerald Scepter’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2003 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Golden Tiara', 'Emerald Scepter' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its yellow leaves edged with narrow, light green, slightly rippled margins. The foliage is notably lighter in color than that of the related cultivar 'Emerald Tiara', with dull surfaces above and below.
In the Garden
'Emerald Scepter' reaches approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and spreads to 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, forming a moderate-growing, compact mound. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as small ferns, heucheras, or low-growing sedges complement its muted yellow-green palette.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Emerald Scepter' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management may be necessary in affected gardens.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.25 in (10.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.63 in (6.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | yellow with .2in (0.5cm) wide, light green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 17–24 in (43.2–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | center turns creamy white in bright light |
| Notable characteristics | lighter foliage colors than 'Emerald Tiara' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Golden Tiara' — H. ‘Golden Tiara’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Emerald Scepter’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lime Tiara’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Rainforest Sunrise’ (2003)
- H. ‘June Fever’ (2004)
- H. ‘Rainbow's End’ (2005)
- H. ‘Allegan Fog’ (2000)
- H. ‘Americana’ (2006)
- H. ‘Clifford's Stingray’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1625