H. ‘Lakeside Feather Light’

Overview

Registered in 1998, this small hosta cultivar originated from a streaked seedling as pod parent and an unnamed seedling as pollen parent. *Hosta* 'Lakeside Feather Light' is visually distinctive for its medium green leaves with broad, creamy white margins that are slightly rippled, and for its compact, mound-like growth habit.

In the Garden

This small hosta reaches a mature diameter of 36 inches (91.4 cm) and a height of 15 inches (38.1 cm), forming a dense, rounded mound. It is best suited to partial to full shade, where its variegated foliage remains most consistent. Companion plants include ferns, *Heuchera*, and other small hostas; its compact size also makes it suitable for container culture in shaded settings.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so appropriate management may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.