H. ‘Minnesota Wild’

Overview

Registered in 2013, *Hosta* 'Minnesota Wild' is a large cultivar originating from a cross of *H.* 'Little Wonder' × *H. laevigata* (pod parent) and *H.* 'High Noon' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its dark green, broadly ovate leaves with pure white margins that are notably wide—approximately 1.75 inches (4.4 cm)—and often streak toward the leaf center.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a mound 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall and 45 inches (114.3 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suited to partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Astilbe* in woodland borders or shaded beds. Its substantial size makes it effective as a specimen or in groups, though it is not ideal for small containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.