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.
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. ‘Sydney's Spunk’ (2007)
- H. ‘August Fire’ (2008)
- H. ‘Dew Drop’ (1988)
- H. ‘Blue Ivory’ (2009)
- H. ‘Bold Edger’ (1983)
- H. ‘Allan P. McConnell’ (1980)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3244