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Hosta 'Blue Angel' (Hosta)

Hosta 'Blue Angel' Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name:Hosta 'Blue Angel' HOSS-tah Common Name: Hosta Genus: Hosta
'Blue Angel' makes a very large tiered mound of heavily textured blue leaves that can be as wide as 18 in. in diameter.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Great at the base of small trees or shrubs.
 Propagation:

Divide plants in late summer or early spring.


 Problems:

Slugs and snails. In containers, watch for vine weevil. Also viruses and foliar nematodes.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.;3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Waterside
Style Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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