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Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

Also Known As

  • Prairie Sky Plantain Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Hosta 'Prairie Sky' plant details

Hosta 'Prairie Sky' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, heart-shaped leaves, long-lived, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A most attractive selection by Hans Hansen! Medium sized cupped and puckered powder blue 4" x 5" leaves on plants that grow to 14" tall x 3' wide.
Tight mound of powdery blue, thick, lightly cupped leaves. Pale lavender flowers in mid-summer. Pale lavender flowers in mid summer. Plant in dappled to light shade. Medium size hosta.
The bluest hosta amongst the progeny of breeder Hans Hansen's work with thick foliage of heavy substance and a slight upward cup to the leaves. The depth of blue holds well into the warm summer months. Light lavender flowers in summer.

Gardening facts about Hosta 'Prairie Sky' plant

How to Grow Hosta 'Prairie Sky'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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