H. ‘John Deere Green and Yellow’

Overview

Registered in 2010, *Hosta* 'John Deere Green and Yellow' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage, distinguished by its dark green leaf centers and contrasting butter-gold margins. The coloration is a deliberate horticultural reference to the John Deere brand, with the green and yellow combination being the cultivar's primary visual feature.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 27 inches (68.6 cm) in diameter. The broadly ovate leaves measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) long by 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) wide, with 9 to 10 vein pairs, a cordate base, and a lightly cupped form. The margins are slightly rippled and range from 0.125 to 0.5 inches (0.3 to 1.3 cm) wide. Both leaf surfaces are dull. The green scapes rise 20 to 22 inches (50.8 to 55.9 cm) above the foliage. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or mixed shade beds.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly in moist, shaded conditions.