H. ‘Katie Q’

Hosta ‘Katie Q’ is a registered cultivar (2003) .

Year registered	2003
Section class	IV-5b (Small)

Overview

Registered in 2003, 'Katie Q' is a small sport of *Hosta* 'Marilyn' distinguished by its blue-green leaves with medium gold margins. The ovate leaves, measuring 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, bear 9 to 10 vein pairs and exhibit a thin glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with moderately wavy and lightly corrugated texture.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the gold margins contrast well with darker companions such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored.

Size and leaf

Clump height	18 in (45.7 cm)
Clump width	45 in (114.3 cm)
Leaf length	7 in (17.8 cm)
Leaf width	4 in (10.2 cm)
Vein pairs	10
Leaf	blue green with .5in (1.3cm) wide, medium gold, flat margins; thin glaucous bloom on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy and lightly corrugated
Flower scape height	18–30 in (45.7–76.2 cm)
Seasonal colour change	center turns green by July 1

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Marilyn' — H. ‘Marilyn’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Katie Q’ as a parent:

H. ‘Denim Jacket’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #2978