H. ‘Lydia's Buffet’

Overview

Registered in 2008 from unknown parentage, *Hosta* 'Lydia's Buffet' is a miniature cultivar distinguished by its compact mound of green leaves with creamy white margins and medium streaking. The elliptic leaves, measuring 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, feature slightly rippled margins and a lightly wavy texture, with both surfaces exhibiting a slight sheen.

In the Garden

Reaching a mature size of 6 inches (15.2 cm) in both height and diameter, 'Lydia's Buffet' forms a tidy, mound-like habit suitable for the front of shade borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. Its miniature stature makes it an excellent candidate for container culture, where its variegated foliage can be appreciated at close range. This cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, paired with other small-scale woodland plants such as dwarf ferns or *Heuchera*.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Lydia's Buffet' is susceptible to slug and deer damage in typical hosta-growing zones.