H. ‘Bye Bob’

Overview

Registered in 2015 by R. Axmear and M. Gilligan, 'Bye Bob' is a miniature hosta derived from *Hosta kikutii* as the pod parent with open pollination. The cultivar is distinguished by its upright, twisted, and folded leaves of medium blue-green with heavily rippled margins, creating a dense, textured mound of narrow foliage.

In the Garden

'Bye Bob' reaches approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm) in height and spreads to 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) in diameter, with an upright growth habit and moderate growth rate. Its small size and distinctive wavy, twisted leaves make it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of a shaded border, where it pairs well with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or fine-textured groundcovers. It is also well-suited to container cultivation, given its compact dimensions.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While slugs and deer may browse hostas, the small, upright foliage of 'Bye Bob' may be less accessible to slugs than broader-leaved cultivars; typical hosta-growing zones apply.