H. ‘Nooner’

Hosta ‘Nooner’ is a registered cultivar (1991) , 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.

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):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #4044