H. ‘Lois Jane’
Hosta ‘Lois Jane’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2016, 'Lois Jane' is a small hosta cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Sea Lightning' as the pod parent. Its most distinctive feature is the heavy, continuous streaking of medium green and creamy white that extends from the leaf blade down the petiole, combined with slightly rippled margins and a lance-shaped leaf form.
In the Garden
With a mature spread of 12 inches (30.5 cm) and height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), 'Lois Jane' forms a compact, upright clump suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or troughs. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with other small woodland perennials such as ferns or heucheras. Its small size makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, particularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may require protection from slugs and deer in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green with creamy white streaks slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; relatively flat overall |
| Flower scape height | 26–30 in (66.0–76.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | Rippled, slightly wavy leaves are heavily streaked green and white. Streaks run all the way down the petiole. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Sea Lightning' — H. ‘Sea Lightning’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Anna the Stripper’ (2016)
- H. ‘Applique’ (2016)
- H. ‘Brianna T.’ (2016)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3492