H. ‘Iris Frazier’
Hosta ‘Iris Frazier’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 as a sport of Hosta 'Five O'Clock Somewhere', 'Iris Frazier' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with gold margins and a heavy substance that suggests polyploid characteristics. The broadly ovate, moderately corrugated leaves display a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with yellow centers and medium green, slightly rippled margins measuring 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm) wide.
In the Garden
'Iris Frazier' forms a mound-like clump reaching 20 inches (50.8 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Golden yellow scapes rise 32 to 36 inches (81.3 to 91.4 cm) above the foliage. This hosta performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green leaf centers contrast well with gold margins. It pairs effectively with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its substantial foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable for this cultivar in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 32 in (81.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | yellow with 1 to 1.5in (2.5 to 3.8cm) wide, medium green, slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, moderately corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 32–36 in (81.3–91.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | narrow margin, heavily substanced, shows polyploid characteristics |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Five O'Clock Somewhere'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Alan Titchmarsh’ (2006)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Dab a Green’ (2006)
- H. ‘Ice Castle’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2745. How we check this data.