H. ‘Irish Jig’
Hosta ‘Irish Jig’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Irish Jig' is a small-sized cultivar derived from *Hosta* 'Zany Janie' (pod parent) with unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped, dark green leaves edged with a pure white, heavily rippled margin approximately 0.375 inches (1.0 cm) wide, and its compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Irish Jig' forms a dense mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter at maturity, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small shade-tolerant perennials complement its white-margined foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Irish Jig' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green with .375in (1.0cm) wide, pure white, heavy ripples margins; dull on top; dull underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | white margin, wavy leaf |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Zany Janie' — H. ‘Zany Janie’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2751