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.
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. ‘Dawn’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lemon Lime’ (1977)
- H. ‘Curly Fries’ (2008)
- H. ‘Emerald Gem’ (1991)
- H. ‘Lauren’ (1991)
- H. ‘Small Talk’ (1991)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #3819