H. ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6a (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Summer Music' registered in 1998, 'Lakeside Meter Maid' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with pure white margins. The leaf margins are notably wide at 2 inches (5.1 cm) and slightly rippled, creating a strong contrast against the green center.
In the Garden
'Lakeside Meter Maid' forms a dense clump reaching 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in woodland gardens. The white-margined foliage pairs well with dark-leaved perennials such as Heuchera 'Palace Purple' or ferns.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the foliage, particularly in damp conditions, though deer resistance is typical for hostas.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | pure white with 2in (5.1cm) wide, dark green, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Summer Music' — H. ‘Summer Music’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Summer Music’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Shade Master’.
1 published registry record names Hosta ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’ as a parent: 1 sport.
Sports of H. ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’ (1), by registration year
- H. ‘Lakeside Banana Bay’ (2005)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Proud Peacock’ (2016)
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘Shirley’ (1998)
- H. ‘Summer Joy’ (1998)
- H. ‘Summer Music’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3241. How we check this data.