H. ‘Hoosier Hysteria’
Hosta ‘Hoosier Hysteria’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-4b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2014, 'Hoosier Hysteria' is a medium-sized hosta sport of a seedling, notable for its consistent blue-green leaf centers with creamy white margins. The broadly ovate, lightly cupped leaves measure 8 inches (20.3 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, with 10 to 12 vein pairs and a slightly rippled, 0.5-inch (1.3 cm) wide creamy white edge. The leaf surface is slightly shiny above with a glaucous bloom beneath, and the foliage exhibits light twisting, folding, waviness, and corrugation.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the blue center remains stable and the yellow edge remains modest. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a ground cover in shaded beds, pairing well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade perennials.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods, applying fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are recommended for typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium blue-green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 28–30 in (71.1–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | always blue center, modest yellow edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of seedling of
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-4b, medium size):
- H. ‘Bridal Falls’ (2012)
- H. ‘Cathy's Clown’ (2011)
- H. ‘Oshima Silk’ (2009)
- H. ‘Quiet Waters’ (2008)
- H. ‘Applause’ (2006)
- H. ‘El Niño’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2638