H. ‘Mississippi River’
Hosta ‘Mississippi River’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Beilstein.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Beilstein |
| Section class | II-1 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by D. Beilstein, Hosta 'Mississippi River' is a large, mound-forming cultivar derived from a cross between H. 'Piecrust Power' (pod parent) and H. 'Elatior' (pollen parent). It is visually distinctive for its broad, deeply wavy leaves with medium yellow-green centers and serrated, gold margins, a combination that gives the foliage a textured, ruffled appearance.
In the Garden
This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, where its large leaves develop their characteristic coloration and wave. At maturity, it forms a mound approximately 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall and 48 inches (121.9 cm) wide, with a moderate growth rate. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or background plant in shaded borders, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 14 |
| Leaf | medium yellow-green wavy and serrated margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 45 in (114.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | giant yellow-green with wavy serrated edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Piecrust Power' — H. ‘Piecrust Power’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Elatior' — H. ‘Elatior’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Mississippi River’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Valley's Lemon Limbo’ (seedling (pollen parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-1, large size):
- H. ‘Foxfire Irish Moon’ (2003)
- H. ‘Aphrodite’ (2009)
- H. ‘Willy Nilly’ (1996)
- H. ‘Nakaimo’ (1986)
- H. ‘Pioneer’ (1984)
- H. ‘Celtic Uplands’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3817. How we check this data.