Botanical Name: Hosta 'Halcyon'
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asparagaceae
Zone: Hardy to USDA Zone 2 (-46°C)
Height: 45cm (18'')
Spread: 110cm (44'')
Bloom Description: Lilac-blue
Blooming time: July-August
Light: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy, Good Cut
Leaf: Colorful
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Tolerate: Heavy Shade, Black Walnut
Hostas are a mainstay of shade gardens. Notwithstanding the often showy flowers produced, Hostas are primarily grown in shady areas for the often ornamental excellence of their foliage. Very effective in groups or massed. Shady borders, shade gardens or woodland gardens.