H. ‘Little Black Scape’
Hosta ‘Little Black Scape’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1995 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1995, 'Little Black Scape' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance'. It is visually distinctive for its near-black scapes, which rise above a compact mound of green leaves with medium gold margins.
In the Garden
This small hosta forms a mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) high and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small woodland perennials. Its compact size makes it appropriate for container cultivation or the front of a shaded border.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium gold smooth margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 22 in (55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sum and Substance' — H. ‘Sum and Substance’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3426