H. ‘Missy’
Hosta ‘Missy’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Section class | V-3 (Miniature) |
Overview
Registered in 1992, 'Missy' is a miniature hosta derived from a hybrid of Hosta 'Saishu Jima'. It is visually distinctive for its narrow, glossy green leaves edged with medium yellow margins, forming a compact, low mound.
In the Garden
'Missy' reaches a mature spread of 18 inches (45.7 cm) and a height of 8 inches (20.3 cm), making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones. Its small size and refined foliage pair well with other miniature hostas, ferns, or small woodland perennials such as Heuchera or Tiarella.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage; monitor and manage as needed.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 18 in (45.7 cm) |
| Leaf length | 2.5 in (6.4 cm) |
| Leaf width | 0.63 in (1.6 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 2 |
| Leaf | glossy underneath |
| Flower scape height | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. 'Saishu Jima' — H. ‘Saishu Jima’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (V-3, miniature size):
- H. ‘Emerald Gem’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lauren’ (1991)
- H. ‘Small Talk’ (1991)
- H. ‘Sunlight Child’ (1991)
- H. ‘Dim Sum’ (1994)
- H. ‘Golden Tiers’ (1990)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3819. How we check this data.