Landscape Notes: ‘Elegans’ Blue Hosta (Plantain Lily), Hosta sieboldiana is a very noticeable specimen plant in the garden. It has large heart shaped leaves with a dark blue-green color. ‘Elegans’ Blue Hosta (Plantain Lily), Hosta sieboldiana is a low care perennial for landscapes located in shady areas. This Hosta works well as a specimen plant or edging plant in the landscape.
Exposure/Culture: ‘Elegans’ Blue Hosta (Plantain Lily), Hosta sieboldiana requires light shade to full shade to thrive in the landscape. In partial shade applications morning sun is tolerable, whereas afternoon sun will produce harmful results. It prefers well-drained, organic soil. Needs additional water during droughts. Any fertilizer application should be light.
Other Notes: ‘Elegans’ Blue Hosta (Plantain Lily), Hosta sieboldiana is a great choice for beginner gardeners! It will grow best in moist well-drained soils with a pH of 5.5-7.5. The powdery cast across the large, heart-shaped, dark-blue green leaves makes it a standout plant in landscapes.
Solid Blue Green Heart Shaped Leaves
Textured with Powdery Cast
White Flowers in Late Summer
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| Genus |
Hosta |
| Species |
sieboldiana |
| Container Size |
1 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Dark Blue-Green |
| Mature Height |
2 to 3 Feet |
| Mature Spread |
2 to 3.5 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
3-9 |
| Mature Form |
Clumping |
| Growth Rate |
Slow to Moderate |
| Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade to Shade |
| Flower Color |
Pale Lilac |
| Fall Color |
Dark Blue-Green |
| Bloom Period |
Summer |
