Fig DownHome Harvest® 'Little Miss Figgy'

DownHome Harvest® ‘Little Miss Figgy’ is a compact, deciduous fig selected for edible fruit and ornamental foliage. Its bushy habit fits a sunny small garden or a large patio container, and the named selection is identified as Ficus carica ‘Little Miss Figgy’ PP27929. ## Size and Siting Allow roughly 4–8 feet of height and 3–4 feet of spread. Plant in full sun for the best fruiting, with well-drained soil; a container can make the plant easier to position and protect in colder weather. Southern Living lists USDA zones 7a–10b and describes crops in spring and fall, while its fig fact sheet gives a 4–6 foot height range, so growth and fruit timing can vary with climate and growing conditions. ## Fruit and Seasonal Interest The deeply lobed green leaves frame dark purple figs with sweet, reddish centers. The plant is grown as both an ornamental and a fruiting shrub, and its deciduous foliage drops in winter. The brand lists it for containers, low hedges, and mass planting, and notes that established plants tolerate some drought. ## Cultivation Water regularly while the plant establishes, then adjust to rainfall and container conditions without keeping the soil soggy. A yearly application of balanced fertilizer in early spring supports new growth and fruiting. Pruning is usually unnecessary; if shaping is needed, follow the brand’s winter pruning guidance. See the [Southern Living plant profile](https://southernlivingplants.com/the-collection/plant/little-miss-figgy-dwarf-fig/) and [DownHome Harvest fig fact sheet](https://southernlivingplants.com/wp-content/uploads/SL-448_FS_DownHome_Harvest_8.5x11_2018_Figs.pdf). ## Maintenance Check container moisture more often during hot weather and ensure drainage holes remain clear. Harvest ripe fruit promptly and remove fallen fruit as needed.