H. ‘Striped Weasel’
Hosta ‘Striped Weasel’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of *Hosta* 'Wolverine' registered in 2008, 'Striped Weasel' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its heavily streaked foliage. The leaves are lance-shaped with tapered bases and flat, lightly wavy margins, displaying a blue-green center with creamy white streaks and white margins; both leaf surfaces carry a glaucous bloom.
In the Garden
'Striped Weasel' forms a fast-growing, mound-like clump reaching approximately 25.5 inches (64.8 cm) in diameter and 11.1 inches (28.2 cm) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade with consistent moisture, as typical for blue-leaved hostas. Its medium size suits mixed shade borders or woodland gardens, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide regular water during dry periods; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Striped Weasel' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 11.1 in (28.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 25.5 in (64.8 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green with creamy white streaks flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 18.7–23.2 in (47.5–58.9 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | very heavily streaked hosta. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Wolverine' — H. ‘Wolverine’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Flemish Milkshake’ (2008)
- H. ‘Frosted Morning’ (2008)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5433