Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Halcyon' (Plantain Lily)

Plantain Lily 'Halcyon', 'Halcyon' Hosta, Hosta × tardiana 'Halcyon', Hosta 'Green Halcyon', Hosta 'Holstein'

An excellent hosta for a small garden with a compact, medium-sized mound of gorgeous, glaucous blue-green, flattened, heart-shape leaves. Pairs well with bright, variegated hosta varieties. The thick foliage is more slug resistant than others. Tall stems of showy pale lavender-mauve flowers emerge in summer. An herbaceous perennial.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 3-9
Exposure Partial Sun, Shade
Season of Interest Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread2' - 4' (ft), 3' - 6' (ft)
Spacing 48" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Edging, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
Hosta (Tardiana Group) 'Halcyon' (Plantain Lily) | Plantain Lily 'Halcyon', 'Halcyon' Hosta, Hosta × tardiana 'Halcyon', Hosta 'Green Halcyon', Hosta 'Holstein' || An excellent hosta for a small garden with a compact, medium-sized mound of gorgeous, glaucous blue-green, flattened, heart-shape leaves. Pairs well with bright, variegated hosta varieties. The thick foliage is more slug resistant than others. Tall stems of showy pale lavender-mauve flowers emerge in summer. An herbaceous perennial.
Partial Sun, Shade, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Plant of Merit, Showy, Beds and Borders, Edging, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs
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