H. ‘Lemon Lime’
Hosta ‘Lemon Lime’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by R. Savory.
| Year registered | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | R. Savory |
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1977 by R. Savory, this miniature hosta is a hybrid of Hosta nakaiana. It is visually distinctive for its small, lance-shaped green leaves with chartreuse gold margins, forming a compact mound 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall and 7 inches (17.8 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
‘Lemon Lime’ is well suited to partial shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature size of approximately 5 inches in height and 7 inches in spread. Its diminutive stature makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with other small perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella. It is also well adapted to container cultivation, given its miniature habit.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in gardens where these pests are prevalent.
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 | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 3 |
| Flower scape height | 13 in (33.0 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. nakaiana
10 published registry records name Hosta ‘Lemon Lime’ as a parent: 5 sports and 5 seedlings.
Sports of H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (5), by registration year
- H. ‘Twist of Lime’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lemon Frost’ (2002)
- H. ‘Lemon Sorbet’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lime Meringue’ (2003)
- H. ‘Lemon Delight’ (2005)
Seedlings of H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (5), by registration year
- H. ‘Shiny Penny’ (1997)
- H. ‘Goldee’ (1999)
- H. ‘Lemon Honey’ (2013)
- H. ‘Mighty Min’ (2013)
- H. ‘Lime Sours’ (2018)
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 (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gold Drop’ (1977)
- H. ‘Golden Hawk’ (1984)
- H. ‘Bitsy Gold’ (1985)
- H. ‘Cassandra’ (1985)
- H. ‘Golden Spades’ (1986)
- H. ‘Ground Sulphur’ (1986)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3348. How we check this data.