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Posted 05/10/2023 in Perennial

Hosta 'Halcyon'

A legendary hosta, Hosta 'Halcyon' features violet bell-shaped flowers in the late summer. The heart-shaped blue leaves retain their color longer than most blue-leaved hostas. This hosta variety has excellent color and growth rate and performs superbly in the shade.

Post Details

Latin Name
Hosta 'Halcyon'
Common Name
Hosta
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Light Condition
Part Shade Full Shade
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Fall
Height
1.5-2 ft
Spread
2.5-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Shade Garden
Potential Pests
Slugs, snails, leaf spots, crown rot, Hosta Virus X, tobacco rattle virus, and tomato ringspot virus

Plant Story

A legendary hosta, Hosta 'Halcyon' features violet bell-shaped flowers in the late summer. The heart-shaped blue leaves retain their color longer than most blue-leaved hostas. This hosta variety has excellent color and growth rate and performs superbly in the shade.

Special Care Instructions

A low maintenance perennial that is best in part shade. Tolerates some dry soils  once established but never allow soils to dry out. Best with consistent moisture. Divide in spring or fall.

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