H. ‘Persephone’

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.