H. ‘Javelin’

Overview

Registered in 2001 by M. Laviana and A. Malloy, this small-sized sport of *Hosta* 'Lancifolia' is distinguished by its medium green leaves streaked with creamy white and edged with unstable, slightly rippled white margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) long and 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide, display a slight shine on both surfaces and form a compact, mound-like plant 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter.

In the Garden

Suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, 'Javelin' reaches a mature spread of approximately two feet with a moderate growth rate. Its small stature and tidy mound make it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, where it pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras. The green scapes, reaching 23 to 24 inches (58.4 to 61.0 cm), bear lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar may be browsed by deer and is susceptible to slug damage on its foliage.