H. ‘Lakeside Miss Muffett’
Hosta ‘Lakeside Miss Muffett’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-4b (Small) |
Overview
A sport of Hosta 'Lakeside Knickknack', 'Lakeside Miss Muffett' was registered in 1998 by Mary Chastain. This small cultivar is distinguished by its medium green leaves with wide, white, slightly rippled margins and a compact, mound-like habit.
In the Garden
'Lakeside Miss Muffett' reaches 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreads to 21 inches (53.3 cm) in diameter, forming a tidy mound. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it well-suited for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border. Companion plants might include small ferns, Heuchera, or miniature Astilbe.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, especially during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring as new growth emerges. As with most hostas, slug and deer damage may occur; monitor and manage as needed.
This summary was generated with AI from the registry record and has not been reviewed yet; the registry data on this page is the reference. How we use AI.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 6 in (15.2 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 21 in (53.3 cm) |
| Leaf length | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 6 |
| Leaf | medium green with .75in (1.9cm) wide, white, slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; slightly shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15–22 in (38.1–55.9 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Lakeside Knickknack' — H. ‘Lakeside Knickknack’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-4b, small size):
- H. ‘Minuteman’ (1994)
- H. ‘Blue Flame’ (2004)
- H. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘Dick's Delight’ (1998)
- H. ‘Kissing Cousin’ (1998)
- H. ‘Lakeside Feather Light’ (1998)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3244. How we check this data.