H. ‘Glacier Cascade’

Overview

Registered in 1999 by M. Zilis, this medium-sized hosta is a hybrid of *H. kikutii* and *H. hypoleuca*. Its blue-green leaves are distinguished by medium green, slightly rippled margins, a dull upper surface, and a glaucous bloom on the underside, with tapered leaf bases.

In the Garden

'H Glacier Cascade' reaches a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 26 inches (66.0 cm), with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border plantings or as a specimen in shaded beds.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.