H. ‘Lizard Lick’
Hosta ‘Lizard Lick’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2007, 'Lizard Lick' is a small, fast-growing hosta cultivar derived from a cross between Hosta 'Pineapple Poll' and Hosta rectifolia 'Aurea'. Its distinctive appearance is defined by narrow, lance-shaped leaves with medium green, slightly rippled margins and a lightly twisted, moderately wavy form, creating an upright, spiky silhouette.
In the Garden
This cultivar reaches a mature size of 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 20 inches (50.8 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, border edges, or container plantings. The narrow, textured leaves pair effectively with fine-textured ferns or small sedges.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lizard Lick' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor for pests and use barriers or repellents as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly twisted, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Small, upright, vigorous, narrow leaves with good substance. Spiky appearance. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Pineapple Poll' — H. ‘Pineapple Poll’
- Pollen parent: H. rectifolia 'Aurea'
2 published registry records name Hosta ‘Lizard Lick’ as a parent: 2 seedlings.
Seedlings of H. ‘Lizard Lick’ (2), by registration year
- H. ‘ZIP Code’ (2018)
- H. ‘Yippee’ (2020)
From the pod, pollen and sport parent fields of American Hosta Society Registry records.
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. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Urchin’ (2013)
- H. ‘Chocolate Mint’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3481. How we check this data.