H. ‘Indiana Knight’
Hosta ‘Indiana Knight’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by G. R. Goodwin.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | G. R. Goodwin |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by G. R. Goodwin, this medium-sized hosta originated as a sport of *Hosta* 'August Moon'. It is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with chartreuse to gold margins, a color pattern that reverses the typical gold-centered, green-margined appearance of its parent.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Indiana Knight' forms a clump 18 inches (45.7 cm) tall and 34 inches (86.4 cm) in diameter, with leaves 7.5 inches (19.1 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) wide bearing 7 to 8 vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. Companion plants include ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials with contrasting foliage textures.
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 in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 34 in (86.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Flower scape height | 24 in (61.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'August Moon' — H. ‘August Moon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ (1987)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Antioch’ (1979)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2722