H. ‘Alligator Alley’

Overview

Registered in 2012 as a sport of an unidentified parent, *Hosta* 'Alligator Alley' is a giant cultivar distinguished by its broad, blue-green leaves with wide white margins and a glaucous bloom on the upper surface. The leaf blades reach 14 inches (35.6 cm) in length and 10 inches (25.4 cm) in width, with 13 to 14 pairs of veins, a broadly ovate shape, cordate base, and moderate corrugation.

In the Garden

With a mature spread of 24 inches (61.0 cm) and height of 16 inches (40.6 cm), this mound-forming hosta grows at a moderate rate and is suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a groundcover in larger landscapes. Its substantial foliage pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials; the white margins provide contrast against darker-leaved companions. The light green scapes rise 24 to 26 inches (61.0 to 66.0 cm) above the mound.

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade, watering regularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; typical hosta-growing zones apply. Slug and deer damage may occur, particularly on new foliage.