H. ‘Miss Missey’

Overview

A sport of *Hosta* 'Sweet Susan' registered in 2006, 'Miss Missey' is a small, mound-forming cultivar distinguished by its unstable variegation: green leaves with white margins that are frequently streaked and speckled, often reverting or changing pattern. The lance-shaped leaves are twisted, measure 4 inches (10.2 cm) long by 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide, and have slightly rippled margins with a dull finish on both surfaces.

In the Garden

'Miss Missey' forms a compact mound 10 inches (25.4 cm) tall and 18 inches (45.7 cm) in diameter, making it suitable for the front of borders, rock gardens, or container culture. It performs best in partial to dappled shade with consistent moisture, and its small stature pairs well with other miniature hostas, ferns, or woodland groundcovers. The scape reaches 18 to 20 inches (45.7 to 50.8 cm) in height, bearing near-blue, highly fragrant flowers that sit nearly flat atop the stem.

Care Notes

Provide regular water during dry periods; apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Slugs and deer may damage foliage, though the plant's small size allows for easy protective measures. Note that 'Miss Missey' is very unstable and will change variegation patterns frequently; it is considered a good breeder for hybridization work.