H. ‘Herb Benedict’

Overview

Registered in 1990 by J. Wilkins, this large hosta cultivar is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaves with cream to white margins that are splashed irregularly into the leaf blade. The foliage reaches 10 inches (25.4 cm) in length and 8 inches (20.3 cm) in width, with 13 to 14 pairs of veins.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Herb Benedict' forms a substantial clump 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height, making it suitable for mid-border or specimen placement in partial to full shade. Its bold leaf coloration pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement the blue-green and white variegation. The scape height is recorded at 32 inches (81.3 cm), though this measurement may vary.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent. It performs reliably in typical hosta-growing zones with adequate winter dormancy.