H. ‘Goober’
Hosta ‘Goober’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Peanut', Hosta 'Goober' was registered in 2009 and is distinguished by its small, mound-like habit and heavily textured foliage. The leaves are nearly round, measuring approximately 4 inches (10.2 cm) long by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide, with dark green margins, a very shiny surface on both sides, and a pronounced dimpled, corrugated appearance that is evident even in young plants.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Goober' reaches a mature diameter of 20 inches (50.8 cm) and a height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), forming a dense, fast-growing mound. It is suitable for partial to full shade and performs well in rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where its small size and textured leaves provide contrast alongside finer-textured companions such as ferns or Heuchera. Its compact dimensions also make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, this cultivar may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage, particularly in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; lightly cupped, moderately twisted, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | dimpled, corrugated foliage, even as a young plant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Peanut' — H. ‘Peanut’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2223. How we check this data.