H. ‘Pixie Dust’

Overview

Registered in 2009, *Hosta* 'Pixie Dust' is a miniature cultivar of unknown seedling parentage, notable for its lanceolate leaves that are greenish yellow with a misted pattern of green and yellow speckling and a gold margin. The leaf surface is dull above and slightly shiny beneath, with flat to slightly rippled margins, and the leaves exhibit light cupping, twisting, folding, waviness, and corrugation.

In the Garden

This miniature hosta forms a compact mound 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall and 9 inches (22.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for shaded or partially shaded positions in typical hosta-growing zones and performs well in rock gardens, troughs, or containers due to its small stature. Companion plants might include other miniature hostas, small ferns, or woodland groundcovers that do not overwhelm its delicate foliage.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like many hostas, 'Pixie Dust' may be susceptible to slug and deer damage, so monitoring and protective measures are advisable.