| Hosta | Little Stiffy |
| Status | not registered |
| Originator(s) | Herb Benedict |
| Origin | |
| Size category | mini |
| Plant height x width | 10x25 cm (4x10 in.) |
| Leaf length x width | 8x3 cm (3x1 in.) |
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| Leaf color | golden yellow |
| Variegation | |
| Leaf | a bit wavy |
| Petiole | |
| Scape | |
| Scape height | 25 cm (10 in.) |
| Flower | light lavender |
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| Fragrant | |
| Flowering period | June - July |
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| Ploidy | |
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| Info | Hosta 'Little Stiffy' is a wonderful miniature from Dr. Benedict that has shiny yellow-gold leaves that poke out in all directions. Even though the leaves are quite wavy they are held rigidly and have good substance. Lavender flowers appear in summer above a dense clump. The name alone will set this plant aside but it has many fine attributes and is a very nice mini. Those who knew the late Herb Benedict knew that he enjoyed pushing the limits when naming his new hosta introductions, and Hosta 'Little Stiffy' is a classic example. This darling miniature makes a 6" wide clump of stiff, narrow, golden foliage. If the foliage becomes limp and remains so for more than 48 hours, this may be a sign of a serious condition, so call your plant doctor immediately. This has become one of our favorite small hostas for the woodland rock garden. In midsummer, the clumps are topped with light lavender flowers. |
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