H. ‘Nooner’
Hosta ‘Nooner’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. & D. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | H. & D. Benedict |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1991 by H. & D. Benedict, Hosta 'Nooner' is a medium-sized cultivar derived from a cross between Hosta 'Seduction' (pod parent) and Hosta 'Purple Passion' (pollen parent). The plant is distinguished by its dark green leaves with creamy yellow margins, a cordate leaf base, and nine pairs of veins per leaf.
In the Garden
'H Nooner' reaches a mature height of 13 inches (33.0 cm) and a spread of 18 inches (45.7 cm), making it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as an accent in a woodland garden. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the creamy yellow margins remain distinct without scorching. Companion plants include ferns, Heuchera, and Tiarella, which share similar light and moisture requirements.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 13 in (33 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Seduction'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Purple Passion' — H. ‘Purple Passion’
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Nooner’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Lover's Leap’ (seedling (pollen parent))
- H. ‘Party Time’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
- H. ‘Goodness Gracious’ (2009)
- H. ‘Mayan Moon’ (2009)
- H. ‘Rocky Mountain High’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4044. How we check this data.