{"product_id":"tootie-mae-hosta","title":"Tootie Mae Hosta","description":"\u003cp\u003eTootie Mae is a medium-sized, variegated hosta cultivar highly valued for its striking color contrast and thick, slug-resistant foliage. It was discovered by Alan Bearden of Alabama and named after his wife's childhood nickname.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage: Rounded, heavily corrugated, and slightly cupped blue-green leaves with exceptionally wide, bright gold margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers: Produces near-white, tube-shaped flowers on 20-inch scapes in early to mid-summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Typically matures to a height of 14–18 inches and a spread of 28–40 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Known as a slow grower, often taking 4–8 years to reach full maturity. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Thrives in partial to full shade. While it can tolerate some morning sun, direct afternoon sun may burn the gold margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained organic soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 3a to 7b.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Cut back foliage after it dies back in late autumn or winter to maintain garden hygiene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Happy Hosta","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":43822528332025,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/5757\/5673\/files\/tootie_mae.png?v=1771620897","url":"https:\/\/thehappyhosta.com\/products\/tootie-mae-hosta","provider":"The Happy Hosta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}