H. ‘Spirit of St Louis’
Hosta ‘Spirit of St Louis’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | I-1 (Giant) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, 'Spirit of St Louis' is a giant hosta of unknown pollen parentage, with 'Azure Snow' as the pod parent. It is visually distinctive for its tall, upright mound of large, medium green leaves with flat, variegated margins, a slightly shiny surface, impressed veins, and a smooth taper to a distinct point.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a substantial clump reaching 36 inches (91.4 cm) in height and 48 inches (121.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hostas, and its upright habit makes it suitable as a specimen plant or in mixed shade borders. Its large size precludes container cultivation for most gardeners.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as with most hostas.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 20 in (50.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; moderately flat |
| Notable characteristics | tall upright mound of large cascading medium green leaves, have shiny surface with impressed veins, tapers smoothly to a distinct point |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Azure Snow' — H. ‘Azure Snow’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (I-1, giant size):
- H. ‘Empress Wu’ (2008)
- H. ‘Komodo Dragon’ (2004)
- H. ‘Elata’ (2002)
- H. ‘Humpback Whale’ (2012)
- H. ‘Green Dragonet’ (1999)
- H. ‘Charles’ (2014)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5313