General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 10-18 in. tall (medium)
Plant Spread: 24-36 inches wide
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Other: Round leaves are extremely thick. Each leaf festures dark-blue shadows swirled around a muted streaked yellow center. Slug resistant
Flower Color: White
Other: bell shaped flowers.
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Other info: Seed is viable.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Hosta

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Photo by ViolaAnn
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-26
H. 'Blue Shadows' bloom
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2018-08-27
Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: 2012-06-20
H. 'Blue Shadows' leaf

Photo Courtesy of Te Sligte Gardens. Used with Permission
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Location: Ottawa, ON
Date: July 2005
H. 'Blue Shadows'

Photo Courtesy of Crossview Gardens. Used with Permission.
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