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 3–9Climate Temperate

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — heralds its presence with striking

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — blue-green leaves and tall spikes of soft lilac flowers in mid to late summer

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — this robust variety reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads to about 36 inches

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — providing a luscious ground cover

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — and requires minimal maintenance

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — and adding serene beauty to any garden design

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — is a striking and resilient perennial that serves as a cornerstone in shade gardens

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — heralds its presence with striking

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — blue-green leaves and tall spikes of soft lilac flowers in mid to late summer

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — this robust variety reaches up to 18 inches in height and spreads to about 36 inches

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — providing a luscious ground cover

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — and requires minimal maintenance

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — and adding serene beauty to any garden design

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — is a striking and resilient perennial that serves as a cornerstone in shade gardens

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — With a mounding growth habit

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') — making it an ideal ground cover or border plant

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — providing a stunning contrast against lighter-hued plants.<br><br>Boasting a moderate growth rate

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — the Halcyon thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — adapting well to a variety of soil types

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — well-drained soils with a good amount of organic matter

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — The Halcyon Hosta requires partial to full shade

Halcyon Hosta (Hosta 'Halcyon') — with its vibrant foliage color best preserved in cooler

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