H. ‘Mighty Mite’

Overview

Registered in 2004, 'Mighty Mite' is a small hosta of unknown parentage (pollen parent unknown) from the pod parent *H.* 'Grand Slam'. It forms a dense, mound-like clump 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter and 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall, distinguished by intensely wavy, heavily textured blue-green leaves with a very glossy upper surface and a glaucous bloom beneath.

In the Garden

This compact cultivar performs best in partial to full shade, where its leathery, cupped leaves maintain their blue-green color and glossy finish. At maturity, 'Mighty Mite' reaches approximately 7 inches in height with an 18-inch spread, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container plantings. Its small stature and dense mound pair well with other miniature hostas, ferns, or shade-tolerant groundcovers.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Like most hostas, 'Mighty Mite' is susceptible to slug and deer damage; monitor regularly and employ barriers or repellents as needed in typical hosta-growing zones.