H. ‘Green Smash’
Hosta ‘Green Smash’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Zilis & D. Lohman.
| Year registered | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Zilis & D. Lohman |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1988 by M. Zilis and D. Lohman, 'Green Smash' is a small-sized sport with variegated foliage. Its leaves feature green margins and a lighter center, with five vein pairs and a mature leaf length of 6 inches (15.2 cm) and width of 2.75 inches (7.0 cm).
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, with a rapid spreading growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for rock gardens, container plantings, or as a groundcover in small spaces. Its small size makes it an effective edging plant or companion for other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns and heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage in damp conditions, though deer browsing is less common for this small cultivar.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25 in (63.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.75 in (7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Spartan Gem’ (1989)
- H. ‘Bridegroom’ (1990)
- H. ‘Nicola’ (1984)
- H. ‘Sweet Winifred’ (1984)
- H. ‘Temple Bells’ (1992)
- H. ‘Betty’ (1983)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2350