H. ‘Lars of Mars’
Hosta ‘Lars of Mars’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2002 as a sport of an unidentified parent, *Hosta* 'Lars of Mars' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves with dark green centers and creamy white margins. The leaf margins are notably thin, measuring 0.1 to 0.2 inches (0.3 to 0.5 cm) wide, and the foliage exhibits a slightly shiny surface on both sides.
In the Garden
This compact hosta forms a mound-like clump reaching 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its white-margined leaves contrast well with darker-foliaged perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*. Its small size makes it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | dark green with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, creamy white, flat margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 24–25 in (61.0–63.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | thin white margin on longissima |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3308