Hosta ‘Munchkin Fire’

Description

Common name: Hosta, munchkin fire hosta, plantain lily

 This vigorous new yellow miniature hosta is the perfect size for small containers or the front of the border. Short and narrow leaves hold their bright yellow color all season long. Since the leaves are so narrow, there isn’t a prominent leaf base, and the leaves simply taper to become part of the petiole. Lavender flowers appear above the petite habit in midsummer.

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.

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.

Size: 3.5” Young potted plant 

Height: 7.0”

Spread: 15.0”

Flower/Foliage Description: Star-like, striped lavender flowers top the showy foliage in midsummer. 

Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Shade. The yellow coloring of the foliage will do better with no direct sun light. 

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, Compact, Fall Interest, Award Winner

2018 Benedict Garden Performance Medal (American Hosta Society)

2016 Hosta of the Year (American Hosta Growers’ Association) 

2015 Benedict Garden Performance Award of Merit (American Hosta Society)

2014 Benedict Garden Performance Award Honorable Mention (American Hosta Society)

Care: Easy Care, Cut off stems after bloom to encourage new growth.