Hosta Emerald Ruff Cut

Emerald Ruff Cut Hosta

Hosta 'Emerald Ruff Cut' — a medium-sized hosta prized for its rich emerald-green leaves with strongly rippled, ruffled margins that create a finely cut appearance. The foliage forms a dense mound with excellent texture and movement, giving the plant strong visual interest even without variegation. Pale lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding soft seasonal color while the textured foliage remains the main ornamental feature.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 24–30 in
Height: 12–16 in (to ~22 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Dense, rounded mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
An excellent texture hosta for woodland gardens, edging, shade borders, and mixed hosta collections. Pairs especially well with smooth blue or variegated hostas and fine-textured ferns.

Care:
Maintain consistent moisture and mulch annually to keep roots cool. Protect from strong afternoon sun to preserve foliage quality. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide mature clumps every few years if needed. 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-15''

Width

24-30"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Dense, Mounded, Rounded

Drought tolerant

No