H. ‘Komodo Dragon’

Overview

Registered in 2004, 'Komodo Dragon' is a giant blue-green hosta cultivar with the pod parent *H.* 'Donahue Piecrust' and an unknown pollen parent. It is visually distinctive for its large, ovate leaves with dark green, slightly rippled margins, a glaucous bloom on the undersides, and a cascading growth habit supported by long petioles.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature diameter of 84 inches (213.4 cm) and a height of 30 inches (76.2 cm), forming a fast-growing, mound-like clump. It is best suited to partial to full shade, as typical for blue-leaved hostas, and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that contrast its broad foliage. Its substantial size makes it appropriate as a specimen or background plant in larger borders.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. 'Komodo Dragon' is susceptible to slug damage; monitor leaves and use barriers or controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.