H. ‘Flat Clyde’
Hosta ‘Flat Clyde’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 from unknown parentage, 'Flat Clyde' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its very shiny, dark green leaves with flat margins and a compact, mound-like habit. The variegated foliage—though the registry notes dark green margins without specifying center color—and diminutive size make it a precise, low-growing accent.
In the Garden
'Flat Clyde' forms a dense mound 4 inches (10.2 cm) tall and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate that suits it for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Its small leaves (2.25 inches long, 1.75 inches wide) and scapes reaching 8 to 9 inches (20.3 to 22.9 cm) allow it to pair well with other miniature hostas, dwarf ferns, or fine-textured groundcovers in dappled to full shade. The plant’s compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Flat Clyde' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly in moist conditions.
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 | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–9 in (20.3–22.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Hirao Elite’ (1997)
- H. ‘Cody’ (1996)
- H. ‘Concordia Petite’ (1996)
- H. ‘Dimity’ (1998)
- H. ‘Front Forty’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1800. How we check this data.