H. ‘Nathan's Legacy’

Overview

Registered in 2007, 'Nathan's Legacy' is a small hosta cultivar of seedling parentage. It is visually distinctive for its lance-shaped green leaves with greenish-yellow, slightly rippled margins, and its low, ground-hugging growth habit.

In the Garden

This compact hosta forms a mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its small size and low, spreading form make it an effective ground cover or edging plant. Its modest dimensions also suit container cultivation or placement in rock gardens, where it pairs well with other small shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, and the low, ground-hugging foliage may require protective measures in areas with high pest pressure.