H. ‘Evil Woman’
Hosta ‘Evil Woman’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-5b (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2013, 'Evil Woman' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its dark green leaves with pale yellow, flat margins and deeply corrugated, moderately wavy leaf surfaces. The foliage is ovate with cordate bases, slightly shiny on top and dull beneath, with 12 vein pairs per leaf.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, where its gold margins contrast well with darker green companions such as ferns or heucheras. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges; slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored in susceptible gardens.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | dark green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, pale yellow , flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy, deeply corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-5b, large size):
- H. ‘Andy Murray’ (2013)
- H. ‘August Beauty’ (2009)
- H. ‘Afternoon Delight’ (2003)
- H. ‘Arc de Triomphe’ (2000)
- H. ‘Band of Gold’ (1999)
- H. ‘Blue River’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1686