H. ‘Iowa Hawkeye’
Hosta ‘Iowa Hawkeye’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Kuenster.
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Kuenster |
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 by R. Kuenster, 'Iowa Hawkeye' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar that originated as a reversed sport of *Hosta* 'Wolverine'. The plant is visually distinctive for its yellow leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins, a color pattern opposite to that of its parent.
In the Garden
'Iowa Hawkeye' forms a mound-like clump reaching 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter and 17 inches (43.2 cm) in height. Its leaves are ovate with cordate bases, lightly twisted, and measure 8.25 inches (21.0 cm) long by 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide, with 8 to 10 vein pairs. The leaf surfaces are slightly shiny both above and below. The scapes rise 36 to 40 inches (91.4 to 101.6 cm) tall. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions in woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Iowa Hawkeye' may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.25 in (21 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | yellow with .75in (1.9cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted |
| Flower scape height | 36–40 in (91.4–101.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Reversed sport of H. 'Wolverine' |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Wolverine' — H. ‘Wolverine’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Broad Street’ (2012)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2743