Hush Puppie - Hosta

Hosta ‘Hush Puppie’ is a compact, deciduous selection with small green leaves edged in creamy yellow-white. Lavender-purple flowers rise above the foliage in early summer. Its vigorous, low clumps work well along a shaded path, at the front of a border, or in a small container. ## Foliage and flowers Mature clumps are about 5–6 inches high and 12–16 inches wide. Upright flower scapes rise above the leaves, so the floral display is taller than the foliage mound. The [Hosta registration profile](https://myhostas.be/db/view/Hush%2BPuppie) describes the green leaves and broad cream margins, while the [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/251303/hosta-hush-puppie/details) records its early-summer flowers. ## Growing conditions Grow in bright shade or partial shade, with fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It adapts to chalk, clay, loam, or sandy ground; keep moisture steady during dry periods. The [nursery profile](https://plantlust.com/plants/8907/hosta-hush-puppie/) lists USDA Zones 3a–9b and describes its compact mature size. ## Landscape use Use Hush Puppie as a small-scale edging plant, a front-of-border accent, or a shaded container specimen. Its pale leaf margins stand out where foliage can be viewed at close range. ## Maintenance Water through dry spells and remove dead foliage when it dies back after frost. Divide established clumps in late summer or early spring to make additional plants, as recommended in the [RHS growing guidance](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/251303/hosta-hush-puppie/details).