H. ‘Wasabi’
Hosta ‘Wasabi’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006, *Hosta* 'Wasabi' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage distinguished by its green leaves with greenish-yellow flat margins, creating a muted gold border effect. The plant forms a compact mound 9.4 inches (23.9 cm) in diameter and 3.9 inches (9.9 cm) high, with dull-surfaced, broadly ovate leaves measuring 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) long and 2.4 inches (6.1 cm) wide, each bearing 7 to 9 pairs of veins.
In the Garden
'Wasabi' is suited to partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it appropriate for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. The slow growth rate and compact dimensions (under 10 inches across) also render it suitable for container cultivation. Companion plants might include small ferns, *Heuchera*, or other diminutive shade perennials that do not overwhelm its modest stature.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, though the small, dull leaves are less attractive to slugs than larger, glossier cultivars.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.9 in (9.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9.4 in (23.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.4 in (6.1 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | greenish yellow flat margins; dull on top; dull underneath; flat |
| Flower scape height | 9.8–11.8 in (24.9–30.0 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | combination of small size and unique overall color |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6051