The frosty blue-green leaves of this small, sturdy hosta sprawl more casually than most hostas, often layering on top of one other. This dense foliage makes 'Silver Bullet' resistant to slugs. Near white flowers emerge in summer.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Silver Bullet' PP 34225

Common Name: Silver Bullet Hosta

Garden Size: 11 inches tall by 20-26 inches wide; scape height 9-13 inches

Growth Rate: Slow

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding, Semi-Compact

Foliage: Small, heart-shaped, frosty blue-green leaves. The foliage is densely packed and leaves often lay on top of one another. The thick foliage is resistant to slugs.

Flowers: Near white, bell-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms 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: H. ‘Love Pat’ hybrid x H. ‘Blue Mouse Ears’ hybrid