H. ‘Erie Magic’
Hosta ‘Erie Magic’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Erie Magic' is a sport of Hosta 'Midwest Magic' that produces a medium-sized mound of blue-green foliage edged in golden yellow. The leaves are cordate at the base, measure 9 inches (22.9 cm) long by 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide, and bear 12 to 13 pairs of veins; the upper surface is slightly shiny, while the underside carries a glaucous bloom.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and a height of 25 inches (63.5 cm), 'Erie Magic' forms a dense, mound-like clump suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen beneath deciduous trees. Its moderate growth rate and broad, variegated leaves make it an effective groundcover in partial to full shade, where it pairs well with ferns, epimediums, and other woodland perennials. The scapes rise 24 to 36 inches (61.0 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed through cultural or physical controls.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 24–36 in (61.0–91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Midwest Magic' — H. ‘Midwest Magic’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Midwest Magic’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Prairie Glow’.
1 published registry record names Hosta ‘Erie Magic’ as a parent: 1 sport.
Sports of H. ‘Erie Magic’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Prairie Magic’ (2003)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Goodness Gracious’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Academy Blushing Recluse’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1655. How we check this data.