H. ‘Independence’

Hosta ‘Independence’ is a registered cultivar (2001) .

Year registered	2001
Section class	III-5b (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 2001, 'Independence' is a medium-sized sport of an unnamed parent, distinguished by its dark green leaves with pale yellow margins that exhibit variable green speckling. The cultivar is notable for its very heavy leaf substance, which contributes to its durability in the garden.

In the Garden

'Independence' reaches 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and its substantial leaves make it suitable for foreground or mid-border positions. The heavy substance allows it to pair well with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or heucheras, and its compact size suits container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer climates, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. The heavy leaf substance offers some resistance to slugs, though monitoring remains advisable in damp conditions.

Size and leaf

Clump height	14 in (35.6 cm)
Clump width	13 in (33 cm)
Leaf length	7 in (17.8 cm)
Leaf width	4.7 in (11.9 cm)
Vein pairs	11
Leaf	dark green with .3 to .5in (0.8 to 1.3cm) wide, pale yellow with variable green speckling, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately flat
Flower scape height	16.5–20 in (41.9–50.8 cm)
Seasonal colour change	margin lightens
Notable characteristics	green speckling in the pale yellow margin and very heavy substance
Plant patent	PP17,044

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Independence’ as a parent:

H. ‘Nougat’ (sport)

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2716