H. ‘The Devil's Edge’
Hosta ‘The Devil's Edge’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-6b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 2009 as a sport of *Hosta* 'Dust Devil', 'The Devil's Edge' is a medium-sized hosta distinguished by its blue-green leaves with narrow, pale green margins. The leaf surface is dull with a thin glaucous bloom on the underside, and the margins are flat, measuring 0.3 to 0.5 cm wide.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a slow-growing, mound-like clump reaching 91.4 cm (36 in) in diameter and 40.6 cm (16 in) in height. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of most hostas, and is suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in moderate shade. Its medium size and muted coloration pair well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'The Devil's Edge' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 36 in (91.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 11 |
| Leaf | dark green with .1 to .2in (0.3 to 0.5cm) wide, pale green, flat margins; dull on top; thin glaucous bloom underneath; lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 24–30 in (61.0–76.2 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Dust Devil' — H. ‘Dust Devil’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-6b, medium size):
- H. ‘Goldbrook Glimmer’ (2009)
- H. ‘American Gothic’ (2008)
- H. ‘Charlie’ (2008)
- H. ‘Color Revolt’ (2010)
- H. ‘Imperial Dragon’ (2011)
- H. ‘Velvet Shadows’ (2011)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5665