H. ‘Wild Card’

Overview

Registered in 2012, *Hosta* 'Wild Card' is a medium-sized sport of *H.* 'Zany Janie' (pollen parent unknown) distinguished by its medium green leaves with creamy white, slightly rippled margins. The leaf margins are notably wide at approximately 0.375 inches (1.0 cm), providing strong contrast against the dull-surfaced, broadly ovate foliage with cordate bases.

In the Garden

'Wild Card' forms a dense, mound-like clump reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, where the white margins remain crisp and the green centers hold their color. This cultivar pairs well with other medium-sized hostas, ferns, and shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*; its compact size also suits container plantings.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge; slug and deer damage may occur and should be managed with appropriate barriers or repellents in typical hosta-growing zones.