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Also Known As

Hosta 'Hush Puppy'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5"-6"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

3a-9b

Mature Division--Bare Root | $10

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Fewer than 23 at Sebright Gardens

3 inch pot | $12

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Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Hosta 'Hush Puppie' plant details

Hosta 'Hush Puppie' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Hush Puppie'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 5 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Hush Puppie'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small but vigorous little puppy! A nice wide, cream edge on perky twisted leaves that give an overall soft ruffled appearance form symmetrical clumps about 5” tall and 16” wide. Purple flowers above leaves in early summer attract hummers. A Tony Avent introduction. Light shade, good garden soil, regular moisture.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Ovate shaped grey green leaves with creamy white margins; Excellent grower. Purple flowers in early summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Dwarf hosta.

By: Sebright Gardens

Creamy-white margins surround small, grey-green leaves on this tiny, fast growing beauty. At 6 inches tall and 12-14 inches wide, this cutie is a must have. Great for edging or in mass plantings. Miniature hostas are great in shady containers or troughs, at the front of the border or along pathways. Dangerous for collectors who will want to have many more than just one!

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Dense spreading mound of blue-green leaves with creamy margins. Fast growing and makes a fantastic groundcover hosta. Another great hybrid from Tony Avent.

By: Botanophilia

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Gardening facts about Hosta 'Hush Puppie' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Hush Puppie'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant