Shining Tot hosta
Hosta 'Shining Tot'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 inches tall3 to 6 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Shining Tot' hosta (Hosta 'Shining Tot') is a perennial for shade gardens, borders, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average moisture. It stays about 3 inches tall and spreads 3 to 6 inches. Lavender, fragrant flowers open from early to late summer and draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Limelight Prime panicle hydrangea, Alertie peony, and Silver Parrot tulip.