H. ‘Phyllis’
Hosta ‘Phyllis’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by D. Dean.
| Year registered | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Originator | D. Dean |
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2015 by D. Dean, Hosta 'Phyllis' is a medium-sized cultivar resulting from a cross of Hosta 'Color Fantasy' and Hosta 'Love Pat', with open-pollinated Hosta 'Sea Drift' as the pollen parent. It is visually distinguished by its nearly round, deeply cupped and corrugated leaves with green centers and yellow, slightly rippled margins, forming a dense, upright mound of bright foliage.
In the Garden
Hosta 'Phyllis' reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 23 inches (58.4 cm), with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. It is noted for sun tolerance, making it suitable for sites with more light than typical hosta-growing zones, though it also performs well in partial shade. Its heavily corrugated, folded leaves pair effectively with finer-textured perennials such as ferns or heucheras, and its medium size suits border fronts or mixed shade beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially in sunnier positions, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While moderately resistant, monitor for slug damage on the thick leaves and protect from deer where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 23 in (58.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7.75 in (19.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 12 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; deeply cupped, lightly twisted, moderately folded, lightly wavy, deeply corrugated |
| Flower scape height | 22–26 in (55.9–66.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | greenish yellow becoming yellow to pale yellow |
| Notable characteristics | flare mound of folded, cupped, heavily corrugated, bright yellow foliage, sun tolerant |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Color Fantasy' x H. 'Love Pat' — H. ‘Color Fantasy’, H. ‘Love Pat’
- Pollen parent: H. 'Sea Drift' open pollinated — H. ‘Sea Drift’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Academy Beech Leaf Stack’ (2015)
- H. ‘Anaconda’ (2015)
- H. ‘JoBob’ (2015)
- H. ‘King Cobra’ (2015)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4329. How we check this data.