H. ‘Lime Shag’
Hosta ‘Lime Shag’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS, K. Walek.
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS, K. Walek |
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.63 in (4.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | light to medium green heavily rippled margins; dull on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded; smooth |
| Flower scape height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small dense mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling of unknown parentage
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
- H. ‘Green Bag’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3404