H. ‘Indiana Knight’

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.