Hosta 'Tom Schmid'

Hosta ‘Tom Schmid’ is a **cultivar**, meaning it’s a cultivated variety created by plant breeders, and not a naturally occurring species. While hostas, as a genus (Hosta), are native to **East Asia**, specifically countries like:

* **Japan**
* **Korea**
* **China**
* **Russia (Far East)**

The specific cultivar ‘Tom Schmid’ doesn’t have a single “native region.” It was bred and selected for its desirable characteristics by plant breeders. The creator and registration details may provide a clue to where it was initially developed, but it’s not the same as a natural origin.

**In conclusion:** While the *genus* Hosta is native to East Asia, the specific *cultivar* ‘Tom Schmid’ is a human-developed variety and doesn’t have a single, naturally occurring geographical location. Its origins are tied to the plant breeders who created it, not a specific wild habitat.