H. ‘Summer Fragrance’

Overview

Registered in 1983 by K. Vaughn, this small hosta cultivar was derived from a cross between *H. plantaginea* and the breeder's seedling 'Vaughn 73-2'. Its foliage is deep green with creamy white margins, and the scape rises to 36–42 inches (91–106 cm), well above the low, mounded foliage.

In the Garden

Mature plants reach approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in diameter and 35 inches (89 cm) in height. The leaves are 7.5 inches (19 cm) long and 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) wide, with 8 to 11 vein pairs. This cultivar performs best in partial to dappled shade and is suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or containers. Its compact size and upright scapes make it a good companion for ferns, tiarella, and other small shade perennials.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, so monitor and manage as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.