H. ‘Foxy Cat’
Hosta ‘Foxy Cat’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Foxy Cat' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from Hosta 'Foxy Doxy' (pod parent, pollen parent unknown). It is visually distinctive for its glaucous blue-green leaves with wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins and deeply corrugated, broadly ovate leaf blades with cordate bases.
In the Garden
'Foxy Cat' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 22 inches (55.9 cm) in both height and diameter. Its glaucous foliage performs best in partial to full shade, where the blue-green leaf centers and contrasting margins remain most pronounced. This cultivar pairs well with other shade perennials such as ferns, Heuchera, and Astilbe in woodland borders or shaded beds.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Foxy Cat' is susceptible to slug and deer damage and may require protective measures in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | glaucous blue-green with .25 to 1.5in (0.6 to 3.8cm) wide, greenish yellow, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny, glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 24–29 in (61.0–73.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | unruly glaucous blue-green leaves with wide yellow margins from H. 'Foxy Doxy' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Foxy Doxy' — H. ‘Foxy Doxy’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Foxy Cat’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Cool Cat’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Goodness Gracious’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Boogie Blues’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1895. How we check this data.