H. ‘Zager Green Rim’
Hosta ‘Zager Green Rim’ is a registered cultivar () , originated by H. A. Zager & P. Ruh.
| Year registered | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Registrant | H. A. Zager & P. Ruh |
| Section class | IV-6b (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 1987 by H. A. Zager and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Zager Green Rim' is a small-sized variegated cultivar of unknown parentage. It is distinguished by its grassy green leaves with dark green margins and slight ruffling along the leaf edges.
In the Garden
This compact hosta reaches 16 inches (40.6 cm) in height and spreads to 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. It performs best in partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage remains most vibrant. Given its small size, it is well-suited for container cultivation and pairs effectively with other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns or heucheras.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it may be susceptible to slug and deer damage in garden settings.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 16 in (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Leaf width | 4 in (10.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 8 |
| Leaf | grassy green dark green, slight ruffling margins |
| Flower scape height | 29 in (73.7 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-6b, small size):
- H. ‘Pamela Lee’ (2007)
- H. ‘Fused Veins’ (1983)
- H. ‘Tucker Top Cat’ (1993)
- H. ‘Emerald Necklace’ (1994)
- H. ‘Silent Witness’ (1997)
- H. ‘Ice Cream’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #6264