H. ‘Missouri River’
Hosta ‘Missouri River’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Beilstein.
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Beilstein |
| Section class | III-2 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2005 by D. Beilstein, this medium-sized cultivar was hybridized from *Hosta* 'Raspberry Sorbet' and *Hosta* 'Riptide'. It is visually distinctive for its ovate, blue-green leaves with deeply wavy margins, dull surfaces on both sides, and purple petioles that contrast with the foliage.
In the Garden
*Hosta* 'Missouri River' forms a mound-like clump reaching 28 inches (71.1 cm) in diameter and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for blue-leaved hostas, where the leaf color remains truest. The deeply wavy leaf margins provide textural contrast when paired with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | dull on top; dull underneath; deeply wavy |
| Flower scape height | 17 in (43.2 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | blue-green with very wavy edge and purple petioles |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Raspberry Sorbet'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Riptide' — H. ‘Riptide’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Missouri River’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Bellevue’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-2, medium size):
- H. ‘Delaware River’ (2005)
- H. ‘Blue Haired Lady’ (2004)
- H. ‘Purple Rain’ (2008)
- H. ‘Blue Cascade’ (2009)
- H. ‘Canadian Blue’ (2009)
- H. ‘Lederhosen’ (2010)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3818