H. ‘Minnesota Weather’
Hosta ‘Minnesota Weather’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by M. Kiehne.
| Year registered | 1980 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | M. Kiehne |
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1980 by M. Kiehne, this small hosta cultivar is a sport of an unnamed parent. Its leaves are dark green, irregularly streaked with white margins, creating a variegated appearance that is somewhat variable from leaf to leaf.
In the Garden
'Hosta 'Minnesota Weather' reaches a mature height of 12 to 18 inches (30.5 cm) and spreads to a diameter of 45 inches (114.3 cm), making it suitable for the front of a border or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its small size and mounding habit pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. It is also appropriate for container culture.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Leaf | in (0.0cm) wide |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Sunshine Kid’ (1980)
- H. ‘Iron Gate Delight’ (1981)
- H. ‘Flow Swirls’ (1978)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3780