H. ‘Valley's Dancing Lady’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Valley's Dancing Lady' is a medium-sized cultivar distinguished by its heavily rippled, blue-green leaves with a pronounced glaucous bloom on the undersides. The upright, broadly ovate leaves with deeply wavy margins and a slight shine on the upper surface create a visual effect of constant motion, as the leaf undersides are frequently exposed.

In the Garden

'Valley's Dancing Lady' forms a clump approximately 22 inches (55 cm) in diameter and 16 inches (40 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, *Heuchera*, or other shade perennials that contrast with its wavy foliage. Its medium size and upright habit make it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a specimen in a woodland garden.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage, particularly on the tender new leaves.