H. ‘Southern Pride’

Overview

Registered in 1986 by N. Suggs, this small hosta forms a compact clump of green leaves with light green chartreuse margins. The foliage reaches 6 inches (15.2 cm) in length and 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide, with 11 vein pairs, and the plant matures at 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter and 11 inches (27.9 cm) in height.

In the Garden

‘Southern Pride’ is suited to partial to full shade, typical for the genus, and reaches a mature spread of approximately 10 inches (25.4 cm) with a height of 11 inches (27.9 cm). Its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small perennials. The scape rises to 15 inches (38.1 cm) in height, bearing flowers in mid to late summer.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may feed on foliage; monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.