H. ‘Viridian’

Hosta ‘Viridian’ is a registered cultivar (2009) .

Year registered	2009
Section class	III-1 (Medium)

Overview

Registered in 2009, Hosta 'Viridian' is a Tardiana-type cultivar of unknown parentage (pollen parent unknown) from the pod parent Hosta 'Halcyon'. It is visually distinctive for its medium green, slightly rippled leaf margins on ovate leaves with rounded bases, combined with abundant white flowers atop green scapes.

In the Garden

This medium-sized hosta forms a mound-like clump reaching 23 inches (58.4 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for Tardiana types, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact habit and attractive foliage make it suitable for border fronts or woodland gardens.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage the leaves, particularly in damp conditions, though deer are less likely to target this cultivar.

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Size and leaf

Clump height	23 in (58.4 cm)
Clump width	40 in (101.6 cm)
Leaf length	8 in (20.3 cm)
Leaf width	6 in (15.2 cm)
Vein pairs	11
Leaf	medium green slightly rippled margins; dull on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy
Flower scape height	28 in (71.1 cm)
Notable characteristics	Tardiana type, abundant white flowers

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: H. 'Halcyon' — H. ‘Halcyon’

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-1, medium size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #6016. How we check this data.