H. ‘Green Cheese’

Overview

Registered in 2009 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Lime Smoothie', 'Green Cheese' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its variegated foliage: medium green, flat leaf margins contrast with a lighter, dull-surfaced center. The leaves are ovate with cordate bases and moderately wavy edges, bearing 11 to 12 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

'Green Cheese' forms a mound-like clump reaching approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and is suitable for borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover specimen. Its medium size allows pairing with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials, though it is not suited for container culture due to its spread.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Green Cheese' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.