H. ‘Queue’
Hosta ‘Queue’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, this small hosta cultivar results from a cross between *H. venusta* and *H.* 'Teaspoon'. Its most distinctive feature is the heavily rippled, serrated leaf margin, which gives the foliage a finely textured, saw-toothed edge uncommon among hostas. The leaves are medium grayish green with a slight sheen on both surfaces.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. The grayish green foliage pairs effectively with finer-textured shade plants such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. The serrated leaf edges may be particularly attractive to slugs and deer, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium grayish green heavily rippled and serrated margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly cupped, lightly folded, moderately wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18–19 in (45.7–48.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small compact plant with serrated leaf edge |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. venusta
- Pollen parent: H. 'Teaspoon' — H. ‘Teaspoon’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4535