H. ‘Wylde Green Cream’

Overview

Registered in 1996, 'Wylde Green Cream' is a small sport of an unidentified parent, distinguished by its yellow-gold leaf centers framed by medium green, slightly rippled margins. The cordate leaves measure 4 inches long and 3.5 inches wide, with nine vein pairs, and present a dull surface on both top and bottom.

In the Garden

This slow-growing, mound-forming hosta reaches 8 inches in height and 16 inches in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its gold-centered leaves retain their color without scorching. Companion plants include ferns, heucheras, and small woodland perennials that complement its compact habit.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.