H. ‘Mesa Verde’
Hosta ‘Mesa Verde’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-2 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2004, 'Mesa Verde' is a giant hosta resulting from a cross between Hosta montana macrophylla (pod parent) and H. 'Sagae' (pollen parent). This cultivar is distinguished by its very large, broadly ovate blue-green leaves with slightly rippled margins, dull upper surfaces, and a slightly shiny underside, forming a substantial spreading mound.
In the Garden
'Mesa Verde' reaches a mature spread of 72 inches (182.9 cm) in diameter and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and its large size makes it suitable as a specimen plant or for filling substantial spaces in woodland borders. The blue-green foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As a large-leaved hosta, it may be susceptible to slug damage; monitor and manage as needed in damp conditions.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 72 in (182.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | blue green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; slightly shiny underneath; wavy |
| Flower scape height | 34–36 in (86.4–91.4 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | green later |
| Notable characteristics | large spreading montana type |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. montana macrophylla
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sagae' — H. ‘Sagae’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-2, giant size):
- H. ‘Gentle Giant’ (2005)
- H. ‘Abiqua Elephant Ears’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kong’ (1990)
- H. ‘Helen Doriot’ (1982)
- H. ‘Krossa Regal’ (1980)
- H. ‘Eola Sapphire’ (2004)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3719. How we check this data.