H. ‘Lady Liberty's Flame’

Overview

Registered in 2000, this medium-sized hosta cultivar resulted from a cross between *H.* 'Gold Regal' (pod parent) and *H.* 'Shade Fanfare' (pollen parent). Its most distinctive feature is the combination of blue-green leaf centers with golden yellow, slightly rippled margins, a color pattern that persists through the growing season.

In the Garden

'Lady Liberty's Flame' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, heucheras, and shade-tolerant grasses.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.