Read the text in the category Hostas for general information about Hostas.
The Hosta ‘Thumbelina’ is a mini Hosta. It is a seedling of ‘Pin Stripe Sister’ and has an average growth. The leaves have a yellow margin at first. Later that margin turns white.
The Hosta ‘Thumbelina’ grows well in total shade.
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: July – August
Foliage color: green/white
Fragrant flower: no
Hardiness: -4 ºF (-20 ºC)
Height: 4 inches (10 cm)
Soil: normal/moist