Hosta (Blue)

Hosta sieboldiana

Hosta (Blue) (Hosta sieboldiana) is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-8, that matures to about 1.5-2 ft × 4-5 ft. It does best in part shade and full shade with medium water needs in well-drained soil. Expect purple and white blooms in summer. It attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, stands up well to salt.

USDA zones

3-8

Sun

Part shade, Full shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

1.5-2 ft × 4-5 ft

Spacing

12 inches-3 feet

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Foliage

Blue, Cream, Yellow, Green, Variegated

Bloom color

Purple, White

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

Tough against

Salt

Watch out for

Problem for cats, Problem for dogs, Problem for horses

Native to

Korea, Japan