H. ‘I’m My Kid’s Mom’
Hosta ‘I’m My Kid’s Mom’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'I’m My Kid’s Mom' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parent, with *Hosta* 'Color Glory' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with unstable streaking of light green, greenish yellow, and creamy white flat margins, combined with a creamy white scape marked with green streaks.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 31 inches (78.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size suits border fronts, woodland gardens, or shaded beds. The ovate leaves with cordate bases and good substance pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 31 in (78.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.25 in (18.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | medium green with unstable streaks of light green, greenish yellow and creamy white flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 17–20 in (43.2–50.8 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | ovate, streaked pod parent; good substance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Color Glory' — H. ‘Color Glory’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Blue Mist’ (2003)
- H. ‘Crossroads Hurricane’ (2003)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2700