H. ‘Homestead’
Hosta ‘Homestead’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Zilis.
| Year registered | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Originator | M. Zilis |
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 1997 by M. Zilis as a sport of *Hosta* 'Elegans', 'Homestead' is a large, upright-growing cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow, medium blue-green margins. The leaves are slightly shiny on the upper surface and dull beneath, with cordate bases and 14 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Homestead' reaches a mature diameter of 27 inches (68.6 cm) and a height of 21 inches (53.3 cm), with leaves 10 inches (25.4 cm) long and 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide. Its upright habit and slow growth rate make it suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and as a specimen plant in partial to full shade. Pair it with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast with its blue-green foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, 'Homestead' may be susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 27 in (68.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Elegans'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Fisher's Green Magic’ (1998)
- H. ‘Green Spot’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Cyn’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2600