H. ‘Ivory Pixie’

Overview

Registered in 1982, 'Ivory Pixie' is a small sport of *Hosta* 'Allan P. McConnell'. This cultivar is visually distinctive for its narrow, dark green leaf margins surrounding a near-white leaf center, a color pattern reversed from its parent.

In the Garden

'Ivory Pixie' reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 5 inches (12.7 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or troughs. It performs best in partial to full shade and pairs well with other small hostas, ferns, or low-growing perennials. Its compact size also makes it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, this cultivar is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.