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.
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’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Lakeside Meter Maid’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lakeside Banana Bay’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6a, medium size):
- H. ‘Avocado’ (1998)
- H. ‘American Sweetheart’ (2002)
- H. ‘Guacamole’ (1994)
- H. ‘Andrew’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lakeside Paisley Print’ (2006)
- H. ‘Vulcan’ (2007)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3241