H. ‘Mom's Girl’

Overview

Registered in 2003, *Hosta* 'Mom's Girl' is a large, upright cultivar notable for its heavily streaked foliage derived from a *Hosta* 'Dorothy Benedict' seedling as the pod parent. The leaves are blue-green with unstable streaks of light green, medium green, blue-green, greenish yellow, and yellow, set against slightly rippled gold margins.

In the Garden

'Moms Girl' reaches 21 inches in height and 24 inches in diameter, with a slow growth rate that makes it suitable for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or as a specimen in part-shade beds. Its broad, deeply corrugated leaves with good substance provide textural contrast alongside ferns, *Heuchera*, or other medium-to-large hostas. The upright habit and moderate leaf rippling add structure without requiring staking.

Care Notes

Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade; consistent moisture supports leaf substance and reduces margin browning. Fertilize lightly in early spring as growth emerges, and monitor for slug damage, particularly on the broad, corrugated leaves.