Hosta 'Blue Boy'

Also Known As

Blue Boy Hosta

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-19"
W: 23"-45"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Hosta 'Blue Boy' plant details

Hosta 'Blue Boy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Blue Boy'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 23 IN - 45 IN - wide, 12 IN - 19 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
Uses: long-lived

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Blue Boy'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A good grower for the woodland edge, forming a dense low mound of small leaves which are quite blue and very attractive. Like all Hostas (or Plantain Lilies) it prefers a moist, well-drained soil. PSh-Sh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A winter dormant, clumping perennial with large (35cm) leaves.In summer tall spikes of pendant, lavender, trumpet shaped flowers rise above the foliage. Provide with light shade, moisture, food and plenty of organic matter. Protect from slugs and snails. Can break dormancy as late as December.