H. ‘Lime Knack’
Hosta ‘Lime Knack’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Lime Knack' is a miniature variegated cultivar derived from *H.* 'Lakeside Knick Knack' as pod parent and an unknown seedling as pollen parent. Its visual distinction lies in the combination of lime to pale green leaf margins with green veins, creating a subtle two-tone effect on a very small plant.
In the Garden
'Lime Knack' forms a compact mound 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall and 16 inches (40.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to light shade, typical for hostas, and its miniature size makes it well suited for troughs, rock gardens, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants might include small ferns, *Heuchera* cultivars, or other miniature hostas.
Care Notes
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lime Knack' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, though its small stature may make slug control more manageable.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | lime to pale green slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 8–10 in (20.3–25.4 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | nice pale green in a small hosta with green veins |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Lakeside Knick Knack'
- Pollen parent: seedling of unknown origin
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Emerald Elf’ (2013)
- H. ‘Little Dancer’ (2013)
- H. ‘Maurice Mason’ (2013)
- H. ‘Mighty Min’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3397