Hosta Halcyon #1

Common Name: Hosta

• A popular mid-sized, blue hosta; leaves are frosty blue-green and pointed
• A superb grower with thick leaves that demonstrate good slug resistance
• Pale blue-violet flowers appear on 28″ scapes in midsummer
• Attracts both hummingbirds and songbirds

Hostas are exceedingly popular perennials in today’s gardens due to their versatility in the landscape. Their subtle colors, tall flower scapes, and broad, coarse leaves fill a niche in garden designs that few other plants can achieve. Their large leaves provide excellent coverage for dying bulb foliage. Hostas also grow well in city environments where the air may be polluted by car exhaust, etc.

• Height: 18.0 Inches
• Spread: 36.0 Inches
• Scape Height: 28.0 Inches
• Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
• Flower Color: Purple-blue shades
• Foliage Color: Blue shades
• Sunlight: Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
• Water Requirements: Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
• Bloomtime: Midsummer
• Attracts Wings: Attracts Hummingbirds
• Growth Rate: Medium

Photo Credit: Walters Gardens, Inc