Registered in 1978 by Shaw-Aden, 'Blue Umbrellas' is a majestic hosta that spreads a protective canopy of blue foliage over the garden floor. This Liliaceae family member (genus Hosta) has been sheltering shade gardens for over four decades.
| Family: | Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus: | Hosta (HOSS-tuh) |
| Cultivar: | Blue Umbrellas |
| Hybridizer: | Shaw-Aden |
| Registration Year: | 1978 |
Blue Umbrellas forms a huge, cascading mound of large, deeply veined, powder-blue leaves. The collaborative breeding by Shaw and Aden produced a cultivar of exceptional size and blue coloration. Its umbrella-like habit provides excellent ground cover and weed suppression in large shade areas.
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