H. ‘Stars and Stripes’
Hosta ‘Stars and Stripes’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2000, 'Stars and Stripes' is a small hosta cultivar derived from a hybrid of *Hosta* 'Color Fantasy'. It is visually distinctive for its medium blue-green leaves with a glaucous bloom on the upper surface and slightly rippled margins, combined with a slightly shiny underside and flat leaf bases.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a compact mound reaching 12 inches (30.5 cm) in height and 26 inches (66.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-leaved hostas, and performs well in borders, rock gardens, or as edging. Its small size makes it appropriate for container cultivation. Companion plants might include ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Stars and Stripes' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate deterrents may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 26 in (66 cm) |
| Leaf length | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | medium blue green streaked slightly rippled margins; glaucous bloom on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–18 in (38.1–45.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Color Fantasy' — H. ‘Color Fantasy’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Ray of Hope’ (2005)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘Butter and Eggs’ (2000)
- H. ‘Dipsy Doodle’ (2000)
- H. ‘Honeycomb’ (2000)
- H. ‘Jazz Matazz’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5374