| Hosta | Hirao Imperial |
| Status | registered |
| Originator(s) | Shuichi Hirao/Pete Ruh 1998 |
| Origin | unknown |
| Size category | |
| Plant height x width | 24x40 cm (9x16 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 13x5 cm (5x2 in.) |
| Vein pairs | 5 |
| Leaf color | dark green |
| Variegation | |
| Leaf | lance-shaped |
| Petiole | red dotted base |
| Scape | |
| Scape height | 33 cm (13 in.) |
| Flower | pale lavender,violet striped,tubular |
| Flower length | 2.5 cm (1 in.) |
| Fragrant | |
| Flowering period | September |
| Fertile | |
| Pod | dark green |
| Ploidy | |
| Patents | |
| Info | A compact leafy mound. |
| Sports | |
| Progeny | |