(Hosta 'Halcyon') HOSS-tah Genus:  Hosta ‘Halycon’ is a wonderful blue hosta that holds its strong leaf color all season. Its textured, blue-green leaves are thick enough to be slug resistant. Bell-shaped, pale lilac flowers are followed by seed heads that attract birds late in the season. 'Halcyon' grows fairly slowly. It can be used as either a ground cover or a specimen plant. -Jane Hutson, Regional Picks: Midwest, Fine Gardening issue# 127 Care:  Moist, well-drained soil. Propagation:  By division.  Problems:   Slugs and snails, leaf spot, crown rot.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Part Shade to Full Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Summer Flower Color Blue, Purple Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Shade, Ground Covers, Low-Maintenance, Specimen Plant/Focal Point Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials