H. ‘Lakeside Legal Tender’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Legal Tender’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-5b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Lakeside Legal Tender' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown parentage, derived from two unnamed seedlings. It is visually distinctive for its blue-green leaf centers bordered by wide, golden yellow margins, a color combination that provides strong contrast on a compact plant.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature height of 9 inches (22.9 cm) with a spread of 2.4 inches (6.1 cm), forming a low, mound-like habit. Its small size and moderate growth rate make it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. It pairs effectively with other small hostas or fine-textured shade perennials such as ferns and heucheras. 'Lakeside Legal Tender' performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and is suitable for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage; protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 2.4 in (6.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dull on top; slightly shiny underneath |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-5b, small size):
- H. ‘Praying Hands’ (1996)
- H. ‘Autumn Frost’ (2009)
- H. ‘Butter Rim’ (1986)
- H. ‘American Gold Edge’ (1999)
- H. ‘Bedazzled’ (1999)
- H. ‘Dippity Dew’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3225