Description
Hosta ‘Blue Ivory’ (Plantain Lily)
- Zone: 3
Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Mature Size: 16–18″ H x 30–36″ W
Flower Colour: Pale lavender
Flowering Time: Midsummer
Growth Rate: Moderate
Description:
‘Blue Ivory’ is a striking variegated Hosta featuring thick, slug-resistant leaves with deep blue-green centers and wide, creamy-white margins that brighten to pure white as the season progresses. Its bold foliage forms a dense, elegant mound that brings contrast and texture to shaded garden areas. In midsummer, tall scapes rise above the leaves, bearing pale lavender, bell-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds. Ideal for shade borders, woodland gardens, or container plantings. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and consistent moisture.
Ornamental Features:
Accent: Bold Variegation, Elegant Mounding Form, Attracts Hummingbirds, Good Texture Contrast, Shade Accent
Landscape Features:
Deer Resistant (with some protection), Slug Resistant, Low Maintenance, Great for Shade Gardens, Long-Lasting Foliage Display, Excellent in Containers or Borders
