Blue Danube hosta
Hosta 'Blue Danube'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Lavender
Notes
'Blue Danube' hosta (Hosta 'Blue Danube') is a perennial for shade borders, woodland gardens, and edging. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. It stays small, reaching 6 to 9 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. Lavender flowers open in early to mid summer.
Pairs well with Western maidenhair fern, The King ostrich fern, and Leopard plant.