Scientific Name: Hosta 'Fragrant Blue'

Common Name: Fragrant Blue Hosta

Garden Size: 8-18 inches tall by 12-30 inches wide; scape height 20 inches

Growth Rate: Slow

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Broad, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves that sometimes show a corrugated texture on larger leaves. Foliage maintains its blue color best in shaded areas.

Flowers: Lightly fragrant, tube-shaped, white to pale lavender flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms early to mid summer.

Plant Origin: East Asia, primarily Japan and Korea. Most commercially available hostas are hybrids.

Wildlife Support: Hummingbirds and some bees enjoy the flowers. A favorite treat for our local deer.

Fertilizing: Apply compost in early spring before new growth emerges.

Pruning: Remove spent flower stalks to encourage new growth; trim back damaged or yellowing leaves as needed. Leave the leaves over the winter and wait until early spring to clean up.

ASPCA Toxicity flags (see their site for details): Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses

Uses: Ideal for shade gardens, woodland borders, and container plantings.

AHS Classification: IV-2 (Small Leaved, Blue)

Parentage: Unknown