H. ‘Irish Mist’
Hosta ‘Irish Mist’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-6a (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1994 as a hybrid of Hosta 'Lancifolia', 'Irish Mist' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with creamy white margins. The leaf blades are dull above, slightly shiny beneath, and possess a rounded base with slightly rippled margins, reaching 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in length and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) in width with 8 to 9 vein pairs.
In the Garden
'Irish Mist' forms a compact mound 9 inches (22.9 cm) in both height and diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or other miniature hostas. Its modest size also suits trough gardens or shaded nooks where space is limited.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Irish Mist' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor foliage regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | creamy white dark green, slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–16 in (30.5–40.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Lancifolia'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6a, small size):
- H. ‘Champagne’ (1994)
- H. ‘June’ (1991)
- H. ‘Striptease’ (1991)
- H. ‘Fire and Ice’ (1999)
- H. ‘Silver Tiara’ (1988)
- H. ‘Paul's Glory’ (1987)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #2753. How we check this data.