H. ‘Lady Jane’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Jane Ward', 'Lady Jane' was registered in 2005 and is classified as a large-sized cultivar. It is visually distinctive for its glossy dark green leaf margins with a slightly rippled texture, contrasting with a lighter center, and its upright, substantial habit.

In the Garden

'Lady Jane' forms a dense, upright clump reaching approximately 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 50 inches (127 cm) in diameter, making it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. It thrives in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its large size and bold foliage make it less suited for container culture.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lady Jane' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.