H. ‘Emerson's Small One’

Overview

Registered in 2009 by K. Walek of the American Hosta Society, this miniature cultivar is believed to derive from *Hosta venusta* parentage. 'Emerson's Small One' is distinguished by its small, ovate leaves with green, slightly rippled margins and a dull underside, forming a compact, mound-like habit.

In the Garden

'Emerson's Small One' reaches a mature spread of approximately 22 inches (55.9 cm) and a height of 6 inches (15.2 cm), making it suitable for rock gardens, troughs, or the front of shaded borders. It performs best in partial to full shade conditions typical of hosta-growing zones and pairs well with other miniature perennials such as *Heuchera* or small ferns. Its small size and mounded form also make it an excellent candidate for container cultivation.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage, so monitor regularly; deer resistance is typical for small-leaved hostas but not guaranteed.