H. ‘Stirfry’
Hosta ‘Stirfry’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. & D. Benedict.
| Year registered | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | H. & D. Benedict |
| Section class | III-1 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1990 by H. & D. Benedict, *Hosta* 'Stirfry' is a medium-sized variegated cultivar derived from self-pollination of *Hosta* 'Holly's Honey'. Its distinctive foliage features dark green leaves with small undulating margins and a satiny sheen on the upper surface.
In the Garden
'Stirfry' forms a clump 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter and 12 inches (30.5 cm) tall, with leaves measuring 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) long and 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide, bearing eight vein pairs. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its medium size makes it suitable for border fronts or woodland garden settings.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Stirfry' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5 in (12.7 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | dark green small undulations margins; satiny sheen on top |
| Flower scape height | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Holly's Honey'
- Pollen parent: H. 'Holly's Honey'
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):
- H. ‘Black Hills’ (1983)
- H. ‘Green Furrows’ (1981)
- H. ‘Old Black Magic’ (1999)
- H. ‘Sea Octopus’ (1981)
- H. ‘Morning Angel’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lucille’ (2001)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5398