H. ‘Herbie’
Hosta ‘Herbie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-4b (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, 'Herbie' is a miniature hosta derived from a hybrid of Hosta venusta. It is visually distinctive for its very small, dark green leaves edged with a narrow, pure white margin, combined with a notably shiny upper and lower leaf surface.
In the Garden
'Herbie' reaches a mature size of approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter and 2 inches (5.1 cm) in height, with an open, fast-growing habit. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded sites in typical hosta-growing zones and is an excellent choice for troughs, rock gardens, or the front of a small border. Its diminutive scale pairs well with other miniature perennials such as small ferns or Sedum species.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The small, low-growing leaves may be susceptible to slug damage, and deer may browse the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.75 in (1.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | dark green with .13in (0.3cm) wide, pure white, smooth margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 8–12 in (20.3–30.5 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. venusta
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-4b, miniature size):
- H. ‘Cotillion’ (1995)
- H. ‘Lakeside Explosion’ (1995)
- H. ‘White Dove’ (1995)
- H. ‘Muffie’ (1996)
- H. ‘Whippersnapper’ (1994)
- H. ‘Lakeside Small Fry’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2518. How we check this data.