H. ‘Green Nymph’
Hosta ‘Green Nymph’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-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.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 16 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):
- H. ‘Dragon's Blood’ (1998)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Floramora’ (2012)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2338. How we check this data.