H. ‘Viette's Yellow Edge’
Hosta ‘Viette's Yellow Edge’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by A. Viette & AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | A. Viette & AHS |
| Section class | III-5b (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by A. Viette and the American Hosta Society, *Hosta* 'Viette's Yellow Edge' is a medium-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. It is visually distinguished by its dark green leaves with gold margins, a color pattern that emerges in spring and persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
This cultivar forms a dense, mounding clump reaching approximately 21 inches (53.3 cm) in height and 51 inches (129.5 cm) in diameter. Its leaves measure 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) long by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, with 9 to 10 pairs of veins. The gold margins are most pronounced in morning sun or dappled light; deeper shade may reduce margin brightness. Suitable for borders, woodland edges, or as a groundcover in typical hosta-growing zones. Pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials.
Care Notes
Plant in well-drained, organic-rich soil and water regularly to establish. Fertilize in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 51 in (129.5 cm) |
| Leaf length | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 10 |
| Flower scape height | 35 in (88.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-5b, medium size):
- H. ‘Abiqua Moonbeam’ (1987)
- H. ‘Tokudama Flavocircinalis’ (1987)
- H. ‘Krossa Broad Band’ (1991)
- H. ‘Antioch’ (1979)
- H. ‘Handy Hatfield’ (1996)
- H. ‘Bridgeville’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6005