H. ‘Indy Fan Favorite’
Hosta ‘Indy Fan Favorite’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2014 from unknown parentage, 'Indy Fan Favorite' is a small hosta distinguished by its heavily textured foliage: green leaves with greenish-yellow, heavily rippled margins that are deeply folded, deeply wavy, and deeply corrugated. On mature leaves, the blade extends to the plant base, contributing to a dense, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter and 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical for hostas, and forms a compact mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its small size and textured foliage pair well with fine-leaved shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
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 the deeply corrugated leaves may offer some hiding places for pests.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, deeply folded, deeply way, deeply corrugated, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | color changes throughout season from bright yellow to white to green |
| Notable characteristics | On mature leaf the blade extends to the plant base, very wavy and corrugated |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2727