H. ‘Hillbilly Mountain’
Hosta ‘Hillbilly Mountain’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-2 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Hillbilly Mountain' is a large, mound-forming cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinctive for its broad, blue-green leaves with a dull upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath, which collectively impart a frosty, cool appearance. The plant’s common name derives from its habit of forming a green, mountain-shaped mound.
In the Garden
'Hillbilly Mountain' reaches approximately 20 inches (51 cm) in height and 62 inches (157 cm) in diameter, making it a substantial specimen for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees. Its large, broadly ovate leaves with lightly wavy margins and 9 vein pairs provide strong textural contrast when paired with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or Heuchera. It performs best in partial to full shade and is not recommended for container culture due to its size.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 62 in (157.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green flat margins; dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–23 in (45.7–58.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | deepens to medium green as season progresses |
| Notable characteristics | green mountain shaped mound, with a frosty look |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-2, large size):
- H. ‘Aksarben’ (1988)
- H. ‘Abraham Lincoln’ (2009)
- H. ‘Back Bay’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bam Bam Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Chiffon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Blue Ripples’ (2009)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2565. How we check this data.