Hosta Little Sunspot

Little Sunspot Hosta

Hosta ‘Little Sunspot’ — a miniature perennial hosta with a compact, mounded form, prized for its bright golden-yellow centered leaves bordered by green margins. The small heart-shaped foliage forms a dense, tidy clump with strong contrast, making it ideal for edging, troughs, and small shade gardens. Lavender flowers rise above the foliage in midsummer and attract hummingbirds.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: Width: 12–18 in | Height: 6–8 in (up to 14 in in flower)
USDA Zones: 3a–8b
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Soil / Water: Rich, well-drained soil; evenly moist conditions preferred
Wildlife: Hummingbirds

Features & Landscape Uses:



Bright gold centers add strong miniature contrast 🌿



Excellent for troughs, edging, and collector gardens



Dense compact habit stays neat



Ideal for small-scale shade plantings



Care:
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and prevent drying out during hot weather. Morning sun can improve color, but protect from strong afternoon exposure.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

6-8"

Width

12-18''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Olive Drab

Attracts

Bees, Hummingbirds

Soil

Moist well-drained, Rich

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No