H. ‘Indy Parade Lap’
Hosta ‘Indy Parade Lap’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 as a sport of a *Hosta* 'Bravo' line seedling, 'Indy Parade Lap' is a small, fast-growing cultivar notable for its grassy, clump-forming habit and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. The foliage is medium green with creamy white, slightly to heavily rippled margins, producing a distinctly variegated, fine-textured appearance.
In the Garden
'Indy Parade Lap' reaches a mature spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm) and a height of 14 inches (35.6 cm), forming a dense, mound-like clump. It is suited to partial shade and well-drained soil, typical of hosta-growing zones. Its compact size and grassy texture make it appropriate for rock gardens, container plantings, or as edging in the front of a border, where it can be paired with fine-leaved perennials or small ferns.
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 recommended, as the narrow, variegated foliage may be attractive to both.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, slightly to heavily rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately twisted, lightly folded, deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–24 in (45.7–61.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very grassy clump appearance, interesting variegated appearance |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Bravo' line seedling — H. ‘Bravo’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2729