H. ‘Lime Shag’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, 'Lime Shag' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a seedling of unknown parentage. It forms a dense, compact mound distinguished by blue-green leaves with heavily rippled margins of light to medium green, creating a textured, shag-like appearance.

In the Garden

'Lime Shag' reaches a mature diameter of 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), with a fast growth rate that fills in quickly. Its small size and dense habit suit it for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or as edging along pathways. It pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers, and its compact dimensions make it suitable for container cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during dry periods and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While 'Lime Shag' shows typical hosta resistance to deer, it may require slug management in damp conditions due to its dense foliage.