H. ‘Green Nymph’

Hosta 'Green Nymph'
Illustration: The Hosta Farm Editorial Team.

Hosta ‘Green Nymph’ is a registered cultivar () .

Year registered1999
Section classIII-1 (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 1999, 'Green Nymph' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *Hosta montana*. It is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, featuring medium green margins with a slightly shiny upper surface and dull underside, combined with cordate leaf bases and five vein pairs.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its medium green leaves provide a subdued but consistent presence. 'Green Nymph' pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials, and its moderate size makes it appropriate for border fronts or small woodland gardens.

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 Nymph' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitor accordingly.

Size and leaf

Clump height12 in (30.5 cm)
Clump width16 in (40.6 cm)
Leaf length9 in (22.9 cm)
Leaf width5 in (12.7 cm)
Vein pairs5
Leafslightly shiny on top; dull underneath
Flower scape height16 in (40.6 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

  • Pod parent: Hybrid of H. montana

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2338