The wee 'Bedazzled' hosta only reaches 6-8 inches tall, hugging the ground as it spreads. It forms a small mound of blue-green leaves decorated with pale yellow margins. Lavender flowers on tall stems adorn the plant in summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Bedazzled'

Common Name: Bedazzled Hosta

Garden Size: 6-8 inches tall by 18-21 inches wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Flattened mound

Foliage: Small, heart-shaped, corrugated leaves with blue-green centers and golden yellow margins.

Flowers: Lavender to purple tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: IV-5b (Small Leaved, Yellow Margined, Green to Blue Center)

Parentage: Hybrid of H. 'Little Wonder' x H. 'Love Pat'