H. ‘Green Lava’

Overview

Registered in 2015, 'Green Lava' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown pollen parentage, with *Hosta* 'Tequila Sunrise' as the pod parent. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its cascading mound of long, lance-shaped blue-green leaves with light green, slightly rippled margins, combined with purple pigmentation extending up the scape and petioles.

In the Garden

'Green Lava' forms a mound 38 inches (96.5 cm) in diameter and 20 inches (50.8 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. Its long, flowing leaves and cascading habit make it suitable for the middle of a border or as a specimen in part shade to shade. The blue-green foliage pairs well with golden or chartreuse companions, such as *Hosta* 'Sum and Substance' or *Carex* species. Its medium size and mound-like form also suit container cultivation in typical hosta-growing zones.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, monitor for slug and deer damage; the slightly rippled leaf margins may offer some resistance, but protection is advisable in high-pressure areas.