H. ‘Persephone’
Hosta ‘Persephone’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, Hosta 'Persephone' is a medium-sized cultivar with blue-green leaves edged in greenish yellow margins. Its parentage includes the pollen parent H. 'Blue Dimples', though the pod parent is unknown. The foliage is distinguished by a dull upper surface, a glaucous bloom beneath, and cordate leaf bases.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a clump approximately 36 inches (91.4 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its blue-green leaves with gold margins provide contrast against darker green or silver-foliaged companions such as ferns or Heuchera. Its medium size makes it appropriate for mixed borders or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 13 |
| Leaf | dull on top; glaucous bloom underneath |
| Flower scape height | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pollen parent: H. 'Blue Dimples' — H. ‘Blue Dimples’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Abiqua Aries’ (1999)
- H. ‘Hallie's Honor’ (1999)
- H. ‘Honey Hill Pucker Up’ (1999)
- H. ‘Kiwi Gold Rush’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4304. How we check this data.