H. ‘Raven’
Hosta ‘Raven’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1993, 'Raven' is a medium-sized hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Fortunei Hyacinthina'*. It is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, featuring dark green margins surrounding a lighter leaf center, with leaves that have a rounded base and nine pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Raven' reaches a mature clump diameter of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), with scapes extending 20 to 30 inches (50.8 to 76.2 cm) tall. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is suitable for border plantings, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in shaded beds. Its medium size makes it appropriate for combination with other shade perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed in the garden.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Flower scape height | 20–30 in (50.8–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Fortunei Hyacinthina' — H. ‘Fortunei Hyacinthina’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4578