H. ‘Green Fingers’

Overview

Registered in 2002, this miniature hosta cultivar originated from an open pollination of *Hosta venusta* with an unknown pollen parent. 'Green Fingers' is visually distinctive for its narrow, lance-shaped leaves with medium green margins and a slightly cupped form, reaching only 5 inches in length on a compact mound.

In the Garden

'Green Fingers' forms a low, rhizomatous mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall with a moderate growth rate, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or trough plantings. It performs best in partial to dappled shade with consistent moisture, and its small size allows it to be paired effectively with other miniature hostas, small ferns, or woodland groundcovers. The plant is also well-suited for container cultivation due to its diminutive stature.

Care Notes

Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture, particularly during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Green Fingers' is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in typical hosta-growing zones.