Photo of Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3"-5"
  • W: 6"-10"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee' plant details

Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 3 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, dwarf, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cute little semidwarf plant from Tony, narrow leaves with a creamy central stripe streaked and flecked with green. We have Black Capped Chickadees and occasionally Boreal Chickadees in winter but I'm a little shaky when it comes to Dixie chickadees although I have heard they are sexually promiscous and polyandrous.
Smooth, leathery & glossy dark green with wide creamy-yellow centers & spotted green flecks throughout center; Vigorous grower for dwarf. Pale lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Dwarf hosta.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Dixie Chickadee'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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