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Hosta 'Blue Shadows' (Hosta)

Hosta 'Blue Shadows' Photo/Illustration: Bonnie Blanchette



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name:Hosta 'Blue Shadows' HOSS-tah Common Name: Hosta Genus: Hosta
'Blue Shadows' is a medium-sized plant with coarse, deep blue, variegated leaves.
 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.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Slopes and Hillsides, Ground Covers, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Waterside
Style Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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