H. ‘Firefly’

Hosta ‘Firefly’ is a registered cultivar (1996) .

Year registered	1996
Section class	IV-4b (Small)

Overview

Registered in 1996, *Hosta* 'Firefly' is a small-sized cultivar derived from a hybrid of *H. 'Pin Stripe'*. It is distinguished by its upright, compact habit and medium green leaves with narrow, creamy white, slightly rippled margins, measuring approximately 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) wide.

In the Garden

'Firefly' reaches a mature diameter of 16 inches (40.6 cm) and a height of 7 inches (17.8 cm), with flower scapes extending 16 to 18 inches (40.6 to 45.7 cm) tall. Its small size and moderate growth rate make it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Firefly' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and take protective measures as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.

Size and leaf

Clump height	7 in (17.8 cm)
Clump width	16 in (40.6 cm)
Leaf length	6 in (15.2 cm)
Leaf width	2 in (5.1 cm)
Vein pairs	6
Leaf	medium green with .25in (0.6cm) wide, creamy white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath
Flower scape height	16–18 in (40.6–45.7 cm)

From the American Hosta Society Registry record.

Parentage

Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Pin Stripe' — H. ‘Pin Stripe’

Registered cultivars that list Hosta ‘Firefly’ as a parent:

H. ‘Quark’ (seedling (pod parent))

Similar cultivars

Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):

Related guides

Registration data: AHS Registry #1770