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Halcyon Hosta

Hosta 'Halcyon'

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Overview

The Halcyon Hosta, a herbaceous perennial, heralds its presence with striking, heart-shaped, blue-green leaves and tall spikes of soft lilac flowers in mid to late summer. Ideal for shady spots, this robust variety reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads to about 36 inches, providing a luscious ground cover. It's cold-hardy, pest-resistant, and requires minimal maintenance, thriving in zones 3-8, and adding serene beauty to any garden design.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — making it an ideal ground cover or border plant
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — With a mounding growth habitHalcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — the Halcyon thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — The Halcyon Hosta requires partial to full shadeHalcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — well-drained soils with a good amount of organic matterHalcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — blue-green leaves and tall spikes of soft lilac flowers in mid to late summerHalcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — with its vibrant foliage color best preserved in cooler+9

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — making it an ideal ground cover or border plant
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — With a mounding growth habit
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — the Halcyon thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — The Halcyon Hosta requires partial to full shade
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — well-drained soils with a good amount of organic matter
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — blue-green leaves and tall spikes of soft lilac flowers in mid to late summer
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — with its vibrant foliage color best preserved in cooler
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — it typically reaches a mature size of about 18 inches in height and can spread up to 36 inches in width
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — is a striking and resilient perennial that serves as a cornerstone in shade gardens
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — heralds its presence with striking
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — providing a luscious ground cover
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — adapting well to a variety of soil types
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — this robust variety reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads to about 36 inches
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — and requires minimal maintenance
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — and adding serene beauty to any garden design
Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — providing a stunning contrast against lighter-hued plants.<br><br>Boasting a moderate growth rate
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