H. ‘Uguis’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek through the American Hosta Society, 'Uguis' is a medium-sized hosta of unknown parentage distinguished by green leaves with gold margins. The foliage is narrowly ovate with a rounded base, dull on both surfaces, and exhibits wavy, smooth edges with seven vein pairs.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a semi-upright to mounding clump reaching 24 inches (61.0 cm) in height and 40 inches (101.6 cm) in diameter. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its medium size makes it suitable for mid-border positions or as a specimen in shaded beds. The gold-margined leaves pair well with dark-leaved companions such as *Heuchera* 'Palace Purple' or ferns.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry spells, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Uguis' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and apply controls as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.