H. ‘I Got Rhythm’
Hosta ‘I Got Rhythm’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'I Got Rhythm' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its ovate, moderately corrugated leaves of medium green with pale yellow, slightly rippled margins. The leaf margins are approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, and the leaf surface is dull on both top and bottom, with 12 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and height of 22 inches (55.9 cm), 'I Got Rhythm' forms a dense, mound-like clump suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its moderate growth rate and compact habit make it appropriate for border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded beds, where its yellow-edged foliage provides contrast against darker-leaved perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Plant in moist, well-drained soil and water regularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | medium green with 1in (2.5cm) wide, pale yellow, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 23–24 in (58.4–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | elongated, corrugated, yellow margined leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Alex’ (2008)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2685