Hosta Evelyn Mccafferty

Hosta Evelyn McCafferty Plantain Lily

Hosta 'Estrellita' — a miniature hosta valued for its small narrow green leaves and compact, tidy habit. The foliage forms a low dense mound with fine texture, making it especially useful in small-scale shade plantings, troughs, and rock gardens. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer, adding delicate seasonal color without overwhelming the plant’s miniature form.

Type: Perennial

Mature Size:
Width: 10–14 in
Height: 4–6 in (to ~10 in in flower)

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Compact, low mound

Light: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter

Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil

Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and bees

Features & Landscape Uses:
Ideal for trough gardens, edging, miniature hosta collections, rock gardens, and small woodland spaces. Its fine foliage pairs well with dwarf ferns, miniature heucheras, and other small shade plants.

Care:
Maintain consistent moisture and mulch lightly to keep roots cool. Protect from drying out during hot weather. Remove spent flower stalks after bloom and clean old foliage in early spring. Divide only when clumps become crowded.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12"

Width

36"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Low Mounding

Drought tolerant

No