General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. Does best in rich, moist, organic soils in light, sun-dappled shade. Divide plants as needed in spring or autumn (perhaps easiest in early spring before the leaves unfurl).
Noteworthy Characteristics:
'Little Sunspot' is a sport of the popular Hosta 'Little Aurora' (P540). Features a 6" tall by 12" wide mound of variegated, heart-shaped basal leaves which have yellow centers and green margins to 1/2" wide. Racemes of bell-shaped, white flowers tinged with pale lavender venation appear above the foliage mound in summer on scapes rising to 12" tall. Briggs 1996.
Problems:
Slugs and snails are attracted to the foliage, chewing jagged holes in the leaves, and if left unchecked, can cause serious damage over a fairly short period of time. Leaf spots and crown rot are less frequent problems. Otherwise, hostas are virtually pest-free and are considered ideal low-maintenance garden perennials.
Uses:
Hostas are a mainstay of shade gardens. This small hosta can be mixed with other perennials in shady borders, rock gardens or woodland gardens, or used as an edging plant. Mass for a showy ground cover.
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