H. ‘My Fair Katie’
Hosta ‘My Fair Katie’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1998, this medium-sized hosta cultivar is a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Sophistication'. It is visually distinctive for its green leaves with greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins, combined with a very shiny underside and upright growth habit.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 33 inches (83.8 cm) in diameter, 'My Fair Katie' forms an upright clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or as a specimen in shaded beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 33 in (83.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.25 in (13.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 36–45 in (91.4–114.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Sophistication'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
- H. ‘Fried Bananas’ (1994)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3950