H. ‘Middle Ridge’

Overview

Registered in 1979 by Boonstra, Lewis, and P. Ruh, *Hosta* 'Middle Ridge' is a medium-sized sport of *Hosta* 'Undulata Univittata'. It is visually distinctive for its variegated foliage, which features green leaves with streaked green margins.

In the Garden

This cultivar reaches a mature height of 8 inches (20.3 cm) and a spread of 14 inches (35.6 cm), making it suitable for the middle of a shaded border or as a groundcover in woodland gardens. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with ferns, astilbes, and other shade-tolerant perennials. Its compact size also makes it appropriate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.