H. ‘Northern Mystery’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek, this giant sport of *Hosta* 'Northern Mist' is distinguished by its large, blue-green leaves with wide white margins and a heavily corrugated, broadly ovate form. The leaf center displays more white and less green speckling than its parent, particularly in spring, with a glaucous bloom on both surfaces.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Northern Mystery' reaches 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter and 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height, with a semi-upright habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its blue-green margins and white-centered foliage remain most stable. Its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or backdrop in woodland borders, paired with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Astilbe*.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many large-leaved hostas, it is susceptible to slug damage and deer browsing in typical hosta-growing zones.