Hosta ‘Mini Skirt’

Description

Common Name: Hosta, Mini Skirt hosta, plantain lily

 

This petite and flirty hosta forms a miniature mound of very wavy, thick, blue-green leaves with creamy yellow margins in spring. In summer, the center turns greener and the edge lightens to creamy white.  Pale lavender flowers with deeper purple stripes appear closely packed together on short, very proportionately sized scapes in early to midsummer. Plant it right near the edge of the border where it’s sure to be seen.

 

This is surely one hosta not to be missed!

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.

Premium Hostas

This premium hosta variety is part of a group of the finest hostas available today. To be considered a premium hosta, plants must perform superbly in many zones. They must also exhibit exemplary garden presence and performance, have a long season of appeal in the landscape, have leaves of good substance, and demonstrate greater resistance to common garden pests.

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.

Size: 3.0″ potted plant

Height: 8.0”

Spread: 13.0”

Flower/Foliage Description: In late summer, it has tubular, striped, lavender flowers. 

Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade

Soil Type: Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, highly organic soils with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. Sandy loam is better than clay because it provides more aeration for the roots. 

Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage, Cut Foliage, Cut Flower, Fall Interest

Care: Easy Care, Cut off stems after bloom to encourage new growth, Watch for slugs and snails