Read the text in the category Hostas for general information about Hostas.
Hosta ‘Mack the Knife’ is a small Hosta with a slow to average growth rate. This Hosta has sturdy leaves with a yellow margin. The young plant has twisted and elongated leaves and have a lighter color. As the plant gets older the leaves become darker, rounder and less wavy.
It is a ‘Galaxy’ x ‘Haspen Heron’ hybrid. The flowers are lilac and non-fragrant.
Attracts bees: no
Characteristic: newly emerging every year
Deer resistant: no
Exposure: part shade/shade
Flower color: lilac
Flowering time: June – July
Foliage color: green/yellow
Fragrant flower: no
Hardiness: -4 ºF (-20 ºC)
Height: 10 inches (25 cm)
Soil: normal/moist