H. ‘Minuteman’

Hosta ‘Minuteman’ is a registered cultivar (1994) .

Year registered	1994
Section class	IV-4b (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1994 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Francee', 'Minuteman' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its dark green leaves with wide, creamy white margins. The leaf blades measure 6 inches (15.2 cm) long by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with 8 to 10 vein pairs, a slightly shiny upper surface, and a dull underside.

In the Garden

'Minuteman' forms a compact mound 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its white margins remain most distinct, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas. The green scapes reach 18 to 30 inches (45.7 to 76.2 cm) in height and bear lavender flowers in midsummer.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges; slug and deer damage may occur in typical hosta-growing zones.

Size and leaf

Clump height	12 in (30.5 cm)
Clump width	24 in (61 cm)
Leaf length	6 in (15.2 cm)
Leaf width	4 in (10.2 cm)
Vein pairs	10
Leaf	dark green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, creamy white, smooth margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath
Flower scape height	18–30 in (45.7–76.2 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Francee' — H. ‘Francee’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Minuteman’ as a parent:

H. ‘Bunker Hill’ (sport)
H. ‘Green Beret’ (sport)
H. ‘Matthew J. Walton’ (seedling (pod parent))
H. ‘Voluptuous Valerie’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #3792