H. ‘Mississippi Mist’

Overview

Registered in 2014 with parentage unknown, *Hosta* 'Mississippi Mist' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its heavy glaucous bloom on both leaf surfaces, which imparts a medium blue-green coloration. The leaves are ovate with flat margins and rounded bases, bearing 8 to 9 vein pairs, and the plant exhibits light to moderate wax deposition across all aerial parts.

In the Garden

'Mississippi Mist' reaches a mature diameter of 32 inches (81.3 cm) and a height of 12.5 inches (31.8 cm), forming a dense, moderate-growing mound suited to partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones. Its compact size and uniform habit make it appropriate for the front of borders, rock gardens, or as a groundcover beneath deciduous trees, where it pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials. The small dimensions also render it suitable for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during the growing season, particularly in dry periods, and apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the glaucous wax may offer some resistance, standard slug and deer deterrents are advisable in areas where these pests are prevalent.