H. ‘Nathan's Legacy’
Hosta ‘Nathan's Legacy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
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.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.3 in (3.3 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 20–22 in (50.8–55.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | low spreading ground hugging |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: seedling
- Pollen parent: seedling
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3985