H. ‘Wogon’
Hosta ‘Wogon’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by AHS.
| Year registered | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | AHS |
| Section class | IV-3 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1986 by the American Hosta Society, *Hosta* 'Wogon' is a small-sized cultivar of unknown parentage. Its distinctive foliage features green leaves with bright yellow margins, creating a clear bicolor effect that persists through the growing season.
In the Garden
'Wogon' forms a compact mound reaching 14 inches (35.6 cm) in height and 24 inches (61.0 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to dappled shade, where the yellow margins remain brightest, and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers such as *Lamium* or *Heuchera*.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Wogon' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 24 in (61 cm) |
| Leaf length | 6.25 in (15.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Flower scape height | 19 in (48.3 cm) |
| Seasonal colour change | yellow turns to chartreuse (viridescent) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Wogon’ as a parent:
- H. ‘Like Butta’ (seedling (pod parent))
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-3, small size):
- H. ‘Fire Island’ (1998)
- H. ‘Gold Cadet’ (1974)
- H. ‘Little Miss Magic’ (2004)
- H. ‘Blonde Elf’ (2010)
- H. ‘Post-it’ (2012)
- H. ‘Peach Salsa’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6173