A handsome, blue-green hosta with large, seersuckered leaves that are slightly cupped and upturned. In summer, fragrant white flowers on slender scapes tower over the foliage. Pair with chartreuse hostas for a colorful contrast.

Scientific Name: Hosta 'Blue Hawaii'

Common Name: Blue Hawaii Hosta

Garden Size: 30 inches tall by 36-60 inches wide; scape height 42 inches

Growth Rate: Fast

USDA Zone: 3-9

Exposure: Partial to full shade

Water & Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Habit (Form): Mounding

Foliage: Large, blue-green, heart-shaped leaves that are corrugated and slightly cupped. This hosta's leaves may be less palatable to deer than most hostas.

Flowers: Fragrant, white, bell-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 Classification: II-2 (Large Leaved, Blue)

Parentage: (H. 'Bengee' x H. 'Sagae') x H. 'Tokudama Aureonebulosa'