• Mini
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–9
  • Lavender
  • Single

Tiny Tears

Perennial mini hosta in lavender, blooming in early summer. Dark lavender flowers on 6 inch scapes above tiny green heart shaped leaves. USDA zones 3–9.

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Leaves of Tiny Tears hosta up close
Leaves of Tiny Tears hosta up close

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A Tiny Tears hosta clump growing in a shade garden
A Tiny Tears hosta clump growing in a shade garden

At a glance

Flower form
Mini Single
Colors
  • Lavender
Blooms
Early summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2 in (5 cm) Spread: 6 in (15 cm)
Sunlight
Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–9 Perennial
Planted as
Plant
Botanical name
Hosta hybrid

In the garden

  • Frequently severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Hosta venusta hybrid from B. Savory, 1977.

Bred by B. Savory, 1977

Sources

Where to buy

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  • Leaves of Tiny Tears hosta up close
    Leaves of Tiny Tears hosta up close
  • A Tiny Tears hosta clump growing in a shade garden
    A Tiny Tears hosta clump growing in a shade garden

Questions

Is Tiny Tears hardy in my zone?

Tiny Tears survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Tiny Tears need full sun?

Tiny Tears grows in part shade.

When does Tiny Tears bloom?

Tiny Tears blooms in early summer.

Is Tiny Tears good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Tiny Tears as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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Dragon Tails Mini hosta with narrow, wavy bright gold leaves in a fast multiplying rosette. MiniMidsummerCompact

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