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

Hosta 'Prairie Sky' is 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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.

By: Avant Gardens

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.