H. ‘Fragrant Tot’

Overview

Registered in 1982 by Paul Aden, this small hosta resulted from a cross using *Hosta* 'Amy Aden' as the pod parent. It forms a compact clump 5.5 inches (14.0 cm) in diameter and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall, distinguished by green leaves with creamy yellow streaked white margins.

In the Garden

'Fragrant Tot' performs best in partial to light shade, typical of most hostas, and reaches a mature size of approximately 5 inches tall and 6 inches wide. Its small stature makes it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with other miniature perennials such as *Heuchera* or *Tiarella*. The compact dimensions also allow for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new shoots emerge. While slug and deer resistance is not absolute, the small, thick leaves may be less appealing to slugs than larger, thinner cultivars.