H. ‘My Girl’
Hosta ‘My Girl’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2012 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'My Girl' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its medium green, lance-shaped leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins. The leaf blades measure 7 inches (17.8 cm) long and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with eight pairs of veins, and display a slight shine on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'My Girl' forms an upright, moderate-growing clump reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 23 inches (58.4 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its compact size makes it well suited for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small shade-tolerant perennials complement its green-and-white foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the slightly rippled leaf margins may offer modest deterrence; monitor for damage in moist conditions.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium green with .5 to 1in (1.3 to 2.5cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 12–15 in (30.5–38.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | medium lance leafed, ripply cream edged hosta |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘My Girl’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Ruth’ (sport)
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3954