H. ‘Lakeside Mom’

Overview

Registered in 1999 by an unknown hybridizer, 'Lakeside Mom' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar (36 inches in diameter, 18 inches in height) with a mound-like growth habit and moderate growth rate. Its variegated leaves feature streaked margins, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a rounded base, with 7 vein pairs per leaf.

In the Garden

This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature spread of approximately 3 feet (91.4 cm) with a height of 18 inches (45.7 cm). Its moderate growth rate and medium size make it suitable for mid-border positions or as a groundcover in shaded beds, pairing well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials. The green scapes, reaching 20 to 24 inches (50.8 to 61.0 cm) in height, produce flowers that are not specified but typical of the genus.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods, especially in the first growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lakeside Mom' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.