#1 Hosta x PW Blue Ivory/ Variegated Blue w/ White Margins
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True to its name, 'Blue Ivory' features sturdy leaves with wide ivory edges and frosty blue centers. Very striking and crisp.
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#1 Hosta x PW Blue Ivory/ Variegated Blue w/ White Margins
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True to its name, 'Blue Ivory' features sturdy, heart-shaped leaves with wide ivory edges and frosty blue centers. Very striking and crisp, this hosta will draw the eye when planted in your shade garden.
Scientific Name: Hosta 'Blue Ivory' PP 19623
Common Name: Blue Ivory Hosta
Garden Size: 10-16 inches tall by 12-30 inches wide; scape height 14-20 inches
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Zone: 3-9
Exposure: Partial to full shade
Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Habit (Form): Mounding
Foliage: Blue-green leaves with creamy white margins that lighten to white with maturity. The transition between colors has a feathered or tufted appearance. Leaves can develop a green blush in hot summer sun. The thick foliage is resistant to slugs.
Flowers: Lavender, tube-shaped flowers that grow on scapes above the foliage. Blooms mid to late 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 Classfication: IV-4b (Small Leaved, White Margined, Green to Blue Center)
Parentage: Sport of H. 'Halcyon'
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