H. ‘Number One’

Overview

Registered in 1987 by R. Lighty, this small blue-green hosta is a hybrid of *Hosta venusta*. It forms a dense, low mound of leaves with subtle undulations along the margins, distinguishing it from the typical smooth-edged *H. venusta* parent.

In the Garden

'Hosta 'Number One' reaches 18 inches (45.7 cm) in height and spreads to 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of a border or as a groundcover in partial to full shade. Its compact size and blue-green foliage pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other small hostas. It can also be grown in containers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. This cultivar is susceptible to slug damage and may require protection in areas with high deer pressure.