H. ‘Rocky Fork’

Overview

Registered in 2003, 'Rocky Fork' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage, distinguished by its intensely blue-green, heavily rippled leaves with a cobbled surface texture. The broadly ovate leaves, each with a cordate base and deeply wavy margins, form a dense, mound-like clump.

In the Garden

'Rocky Fork' performs best in partial to full shade, reaching a mature spread of approximately 40 inches (101.6 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm). Its compact, mounded habit makes it suitable for the front of shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in a mixed container. Companion plants that appreciate similar conditions include ferns, *Heuchera*, and shade-tolerant grasses.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Rocky Fork' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.