H. ‘Leopard Frog’
Hosta ‘Leopard Frog’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Leopard Frog' is a small sport distinguished by its green leaves with golden yellow spotted margins. The leaf blade is slightly shiny above and dull beneath, with a cordate base and 8 to 10 vein pairs.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a slow growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones, and its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a border. Companion plants might include small ferns or low-growing shade perennials that do not overwhelm its modest proportions.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in warmer weather. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur and should be monitored.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | slightly shiny on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 10–14 in (25.4–35.6 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Butter and Eggs’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dipsy Doodle’ (2000)
- H. ‘Honeycomb’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3364. How we check this data.