H. ‘Standard Deviation’
Hosta ‘Standard Deviation’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Gold Standard' registered in 1998, 'Standard Deviation' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its variegated foliage: light green leaves edged with narrow, dark green, flat margins approximately 0.3 cm wide. The leaf surface is dull on both sides, and the blade bears ten pairs of veins, with a rounded base and an overall length of 12.7 cm and width of 7.6 cm.
In the Garden
Reaching a mature spread of 61.0 cm (24 in) and a height of 45.7 cm (18 in), 'Standard Deviation' forms a compact, moderate-growing mound suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, typical of most hostas, and pairs well with small ferns, heucheras, or spring bulbs. Its small size makes it an appropriate choice for troughs or mixed containers.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with many hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor foliage regularly and take protective measures if needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Leaf | light green streaked with .13in (0.3cm) wide, dark green, flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath |
| Flower scape height | 12–18 in (30.5–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Gold Standard' — H. ‘Gold Standard’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Gold Standard’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Fortunei’.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Boogie Woogie’ (1998)
- H. ‘Monopoly’ (1998)
- H. ‘Obsession’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5353. How we check this data.