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 colour. 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
Exposure: part shade/shade
Flower colour: lilac
Flowering time: June – July
Foliage colour: green/yellow
Fragrant flower: no
Hardiness: -20 ºC (-4 ºF)
Height: 25 cm (10 inches)
Soil: normal/moist