H. ‘Emily Dickinson’

Overview

Registered in 1987 by W. & E. Lachman, this small hosta cultivar is a hybrid of *H.* 'Neat Splash' and *H. plantaginea*. It forms a compact mound of medium green leaves with creamy white margins, reaching 19 inches (48.3 cm) in height and 32 inches (81.3 cm) in diameter. The 7-inch (17.8 cm) long, 4-inch (10.2 cm) wide leaves display six vein pairs.

In the Garden

Suitable for partial to full shade, as typical for hostas, this small cultivar works well in rock gardens, woodland borders, or as edging along paths. Its mature spread of just over two and a half feet makes it appropriate for smaller garden spaces or the front of mixed perennial beds. Companion plants might include ferns, *Heuchera*, or *Tiarella* in similar light conditions.

Care Notes

Water regularly during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slugs and deer may cause damage, though the thick leaves of *H. plantaginea* parentage may offer some resistance.