H. ‘Xerxes’
Hosta ‘Xerxes’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-7 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2002, *Hosta* 'Xerxes' is a miniature cultivar derived from a streaked selection of *H. 'Crepe Suzette'* with an unknown pollen parent. It forms a compact, upright mound of dark green leaves with unstable white streaks and slightly rippled, white margins, reaching 4 inches (10.2 cm) in height and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter.
In the Garden
This small, slow-growing hosta is best suited for partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage remains most stable. Its miniature size makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, troughs, containers, or the front of a shaded border, where it can be paired with small ferns, heucheras, or fine-textured groundcovers. The upright mound habit and moderate growth rate allow it to fit neatly into tight spaces without overwhelming neighboring plants.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage the foliage, so monitor regularly and use barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3 in (7.6 cm) |
| Leaf width | 1.25 in (3.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | dark green with unstable white streaks slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath; lightly corrugated and flat to ripples |
| Flower scape height | 9–12 in (22.9–30.5 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | small compact streaked mound |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: streaked selection of H. 'Crepe Suzette' — H. ‘Crepe Suzette’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-7, miniature size):
- H. ‘Good Lovin’ (2002)
- H. ‘Jason’ (2002)
- H. ‘Croutons’ (2003)
- H. ‘Grim Grinning Ghost’ (2003)
- H. ‘Teeny-bopper’ (2001)
- H. ‘Cubby Bear’ (2000)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6205