H. ‘First Lady’
Hosta ‘First Lady’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, *Hosta* 'First Lady' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its medium green leaves with narrow, pale yellow margins. The lance-shaped foliage, measuring 9 inches long and 3 inches wide, features slightly rippled edges and a moderate gloss on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'First Lady' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 14 inches in height and 36 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its small stature makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants include shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns, *Heuchera*, or small *Carex* species.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'First Lady' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ control measures as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘Appetizer’ (2007)
- H. ‘Frenzy’ (2007)
- H. ‘Keepsake’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1780