H. ‘Kim Sue’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Kim Sue' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its heavily streaked foliage, where each leaf exhibits irregular yellow streaking over a medium green base with gold margins. This consistent variegation pattern, described by the registrant as "a good streaker," sets it apart from more stable hosta cultivars.

In the Garden

Reaching 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, 'Kim Sue' forms a moderate-growing, mound-like clump suitable for the front of shaded borders or rock gardens. Its broadly ovate, moderately cupped leaves with cordate bases and flat margins pair well with fine-textured ferns or small woodland perennials. As a small hosta, it is also well-suited for container culture in typical hosta-growing zones.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, requiring protection in areas where these pests are prevalent.