H. ‘My Old Flame’

Overview

Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'My Old Flame' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown pollen parentage, derived from *Hosta* 'Zany Janie' as the pod parent. The plant is visually distinctive for its upright, lance-shaped leaves that display a light green base with variable white streaking and slightly rippled white margins, creating a variegated effect.

In the Garden

'My Old Flame' reaches a mature size of 9 inches (22.9 cm) in height and 12 inches (30.5 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its small stature and upright habit make it suitable for the front of shaded borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or woodland perennials in dappled to partial shade, typical of hosta-growing zones.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. As with most hostas, monitor for slug damage, particularly on the dull-surfaced leaves, and protect from deer browsing where these animals are present.