H. ‘Groovy Yellow’
Hosta ‘Groovy Yellow’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 from unknown parentage, 'Groovy Yellow' is a small hosta distinguished by its nearly round, dull green leaves with greenish-yellow flat margins and pronounced seersuckering. The leaf surface is dull on top and slightly shiny beneath, with deeply incised veins and a burnished yellow cast that gives the cultivar its name.
In the Garden
This mound-forming hosta reaches 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate that makes it suitable for small spaces, rock gardens, or container cultivation. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The green scape rises 23 inches (58.4 cm) above the foliage, bearing flowers typical of the genus.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Like most hostas, 'Groovy Yellow' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; standard deterrents may be necessary in high-pressure areas.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly domed, moderately folded, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | burnished yellow, deeply incised veins, good leaf substance with moderate seersuckering |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Lipstick Blonde’ (2012)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Aomori Gold’ (2009)
- H. ‘Chinese Gold’ (2009)
- H. ‘Citratini’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2388. How we check this data.