H. ‘Lakeside Missy Little’

Overview

Registered in 2002 by an unknown breeder, *Hosta* 'Lakeside Missy Little' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by its blue-green leaves with broad, creamy white margins. The variegation widens as the leaf matures, and the foliage displays a dull upper surface with a glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

This hosta forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and 13 inches (33.0 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. Its small stature and broadly ovate, lightly corrugated leaves make it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. It performs best in partial to full shade, as is typical for blue-green hostas, and pairs well with ferns, heucheras, or other small shade perennials.

Care Notes

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