H. ‘Hart's Tongue’
Hosta ‘Hart's Tongue’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by Kuk's Forest Nursery.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | Kuk's Forest Nursery |
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by Kuk's Forest Nursery, this miniature cultivar arose as an open-pollinated seedling of Hosta 'Kabitan'. It is distinguished by its narrow, erect leaves with green centers and chartreuse margins, forming a compact, upright mound.
In the Garden
'Hart's Tongue' reaches a mature size of approximately 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and diameter, with leaves 4 inches (10.2 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Its small stature and erect habit make it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs well with other miniature hostas and small shade perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, protect from deer and monitor for slug damage, particularly on the tender new foliage.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: an open pollinated seedling of H. 'Kabitan' — H. ‘Kabitan’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘Margaret’ (1987)
- H. ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ (1987)
- H. ‘Suzuki Thumbnail’ (1987)
- H. ‘Abiqua Ground Cover’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abiqua Miniature’ (1988)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2458. How we check this data.