H. ‘Mighty Min’
Hosta ‘Mighty Min’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-1 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 2013 as an open-pollinated seedling of *Hosta* 'Lemon Lime', 'Mighty Min' is a miniature hosta distinguished by its extremely small stature and variegated foliage. The leaves are medium green with flat margins, elliptic with a cordate base, and measure 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) long by 0.875 inches (2.2 cm) wide, bearing three to four vein pairs and a slightly shiny upper surface.
In the Garden
With a mature diameter of 11 inches (27.9 cm) and height of 3.5 inches (8.9 cm), 'Mighty Min' forms a compact, mound-like clump and exhibits a slow growth rate. Its small size makes it well suited for trough gardens, rockeries, or the front edge of a shaded border, where it pairs effectively with other miniature perennials such as *Sedum* or *Thymus*. The cultivar tolerates typical hosta-growing conditions of partial to full shade.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture during the growing season; apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. As with most hostas, protect from slugs and deer, though the plant's tough, sturdy growth offers some resilience.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 3.5 in (8.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf length | 1.75 in (4.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 875 in (2.2 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 4 |
| Leaf | medium green flat margins; slightly shiny on top; dull underneath; lightly wavy, lightly flat |
| Flower scape height | 5–8 in (12.7–20.3 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | extreme small size, tough sturdy growth |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: H. 'Lemon Lime' — H. ‘Lemon Lime’
- Pollen parent: OP
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-1, miniature size):
- H. ‘Gus’ (2008)
- H. ‘First Class’ (2001)
- H. ‘Emerald Elf’ (2013)
- H. ‘Little Dancer’ (2013)
- H. ‘Maurice Mason’ (2013)
- H. ‘Small World’ (2013)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3749