H. ‘Feather Boa’
Hosta ‘Feather Boa’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. O'Harra.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. O'Harra |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by R. O'Harra, this small hosta cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Subcrocea'. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, lanceolate green leaves with gold margins and slight yellow undulations, combined with a semi-stoloniferous growth habit.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Feather Boa' reaches approximately 15 inches (38.1 cm) in diameter and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as edging. Its small size and semi-stoloniferous nature allow it to form a low, spreading clump that pairs well with other small perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. It is well-suited to containers and performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | yellow slight undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Subcrocea' — H. ‘Subcrocea’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1740