H. ‘Tortilla Chip’
Hosta ‘Tortilla Chip’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-3 (Medium) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Stained Glass' registered in 2002, 'Tortilla Chip' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its green leaves with yellow, slightly rippled margins. The broadly ovate, lightly twisted and wavy foliage emerges with a yellow cast that matures to a green center with gold edges, and the plant produces fragrant flowers on green scapes reaching 30 to 32 inches (76.2 to 81.3 cm) in height.
In the Garden
'Tortilla Chip' forms a mound-like clump 16 inches (40.6 cm) tall and 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where its gold-margined leaves hold their color without scorching, and is suitable for typical hosta-growing zones. The plant's medium stature makes it appropriate for mid-border positions, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in mixed shade plantings, pairing 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. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as the tender foliage is attractive to both pests.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | yellow slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly twisted and lightly wavy |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | yellow leaves; fragrant flowers |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Stained Glass' — H. ‘Stained Glass’
In the registry, its sport parent H. ‘Stained Glass’ is itself a sport of H. ‘Guacamole’, which is a sport of H. ‘Fragrant Bouquet’.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-3, medium size):
- H. ‘Aladdin's Lamp’ (1996)
- H. ‘Glen Fetish’ (2008)
- H. ‘Academy Flaxen Spades’ (2002)
- H. ‘Condor’ (2002)
- H. ‘Lakeside Expo’ (2002)
- H. ‘Lovely Loretta’ (2002)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #5774. How we check this data.