H. ‘Striped Weasel’

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.