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Hosta Halcyon

Plantain Lily

Thick, blue, spear-shaped, heavily ribbed leaves hold their color well. Great in the landscape. Bluish-lavender flowers in July and August. Award winner.


$12.59
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  • Category:Hosta
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:18-24 Inches
  • Spread:36-43 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Lavender

Prefers bright shade and humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil, but will tolerate average to dry soils and full shade.

Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Exposure
Light Shade
Partial Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Well-Drained
Moist/Well-Drained
Moist
Flowering Months
July
August
Foliage Color
Blue
Blue-Green
Additional Information about Hosta 'Halcyon'

Blue leaved varieties will maintain the best color in cool, light shade. Many variegated varieties will lose some of their variegation in the heat of summer or when grown in deep shade.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hosta 'Halcyon'

Very drought tolerant once established, they will look their best if provided ample moisture and light fertilization in spring. They can grow in sandy to clay soils. They are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and can be grown under black walnut trees.