H. ‘Prairie Spring’
Hosta ‘Prairie Spring’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2010 as an open-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Prairie Lightning', 'Prairie Spring' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with bright yellow, flat margins and large white flowers. The ovate leaves, measuring 10 inches long by 6 inches wide, have a dull upper surface and 15 to 16 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms an upright clump reaching 14 inches in height and 28 inches in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Scapes rise 22 to 24 inches above the foliage, bearing large white flowers of pleasing shape. It tolerates more sun than many hostas, making it suitable for brighter positions in the garden where it can be paired with ferns or shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size suits border fronts or mixed shade beds.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas, and plants perform best in typical hosta-growing zones with well-drained soil.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 28 in (71.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 16 |
| Leaf | yellow flat margins; dull on top |
| Flower scape height | 22–24 in (55.9–61.0 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | emerges light spring green and turns yellow |
| Notable characteristics | bright yellow, pleasing shape large white flowers, takes sun |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Prairie Lightning' open pollinated — H. ‘Prairie Lightning’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Cup of Joy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘World Cup’ (2006)
- H. ‘Lydia Scheu’ (1999)
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘August Moon’ (1996)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4437