H. ‘War Path’
Hosta ‘War Path’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-1 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, 'War Path' is a sport of an unnamed seedling, notable for its small, upright habit and glossy, dark green leaves with slightly rippled margins. The leaf's moderate cupping and high sheen on both surfaces create a reflective quality that distinguishes this compact cultivar.
In the Garden
'War Path' reaches 8 inches (20.3 cm) in height and spreads to 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate that suits front-of-border positions or rock garden settings. Its small size and upright form make it appropriate for container cultivation, where the glossy foliage can be appreciated at close range. Companion plants with contrasting leaf textures, such as fine-leaved ferns or sedges, complement its broad, ovate leaves.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during active growth, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge. Standard slug and deer precautions apply, as with most hostas in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | dark green slightly rippled margins; very shiny on top; very shiny underneath; moderately cupped, lightly twisted, lightly folded, lightly wavy, lightly corrugated, moderately fla |
| Flower scape height | 14–18 in (35.6–45.7 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small cultivar with dark green glossy leaves, slightly cupped allows reflected light |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of a seedling from
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-1, small size):
- H. ‘Almost’ (2005)
- H. ‘Midnight Ride’ (2004)
- H. ‘Nellie Grey’ (2002)
- H. ‘Devil's Poker’ (2009)
- H. ‘Black and Blue’ (2010)
- H. ‘Kokuryu’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6040