H. ‘Foxfire Palm Sunday’

Overview

Registered in 2009, 'Foxfire Palm Sunday' is a large hosta cultivar of unknown pollen parent, with *Hosta* 'Independence Day' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with greenish-yellow margins, heavy rubbery substance, and a unique palm-like leaf pattern in the center, with the margin extending widely down the petiole.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 48 inches (121.9 cm) and a height of 28 inches (71.1 cm), with an upright, moderate growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size makes it suitable as a specimen or for the middle to back of a shaded border.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While hostas are generally susceptible to slug and deer damage, the heavy substance of this cultivar offers some resistance.