H. ‘Green Piecrust’
Hosta ‘Green Piecrust’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by F. Williams & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | F. Williams & AHS |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by F. Williams and the American Hosta Society, 'Green Piecrust' is a large, variegated hosta of unknown parentage. Its most distinctive feature is the medium green leaf with small, undulating margins that produce a ruffled, piecrust-like edge.
In the Garden
'Green Piecrust' forms a substantial clump reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in height and 57 inches (144.8 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size and bold texture make it effective as a groundcover or accent plant in 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 large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 57 in (144.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | medium green small undulations margins |
| Flower scape height | 36–52 in (91.4–132.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Green Piecrust’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lucille’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘American Beauty’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Birchwood Ruffled Queen’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Black Beauty’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Chartreuse Wedge’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Circus Clown’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Classic Delight’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Dandy Lion’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Grey Piecrust’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Madison Mine’ (seedling (pod parent))
- H. ‘Marilyn’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Piecrust Power’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Duke’ (1988)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Colossal’ (1977)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Tracy's Emerald Cup’ (1997)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2341