H. ‘Lake Michigan’
Hosta ‘Lake Michigan’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2001, *Hosta* 'Lake Michigan' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *H. sieboldii* 'Naugoku' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its glossy, blue-green foliage with dark green flat margins, a glaucous bloom on the leaf undersides, and lavender petioles that contrast with the leaf color.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in shaded beds. The glossy leaves pair well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The thick, glossy leaves offer moderate resistance to slugs, though standard slug control measures may still be needed in damp conditions. Deer may browse the foliage.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green flat margins; very shiny on top; glaucous bloom underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 35–38 in (88.9–96.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | heavy fall bloom; foliage is glossy with lavender petioles; dark purple seed pods |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. sieboldii 'Naugoku'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Akane’ (2010)
- H. ‘Free Jazz’ (2011)
- H. ‘Cherry Flip’ (2012)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3146