Hosta 'Halcyon'

Hosta

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hosta (HOSS-tuh)
Synonym
Hosta x tardiana
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Bloom Time
Mid
Mid/Late
Bloom Color
Pale Lavender
Other Details
Other details
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Plant Size (check one)
Large (leaf 81-144 square inches; plant 18”-28” tall)
Growing Habit
Mound-like
Growth Rate
Medium
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Leaf Appearance
Wavy
Degree to which the appearance is present
Lightly
Leaf Texture (top)
Glaucous Bloom
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Glaucous Bloom
Leaf Color
Medium Blue-Green
Color of Leaf Margin
No margin
Leaf Substance
1 (Thick)
Number of Vein Pairs
12 to 15
Appearance of Margin
Flat/Nearly Flat
Margin Width
No margin
Flower Shape
Bell
Flower Fragrance
No fragrance
Does it set seed?
Seed is rarely viable
Patent Information
Non-patented
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cullman, Alabama

Montgomery, Alabama

Paradise, California

Dacula, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Caseyville, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Nilwood, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Inwood, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Henderson, Kentucky

Crofton, Maryland

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Lutherville Timonium, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Traverse City, Michigan

Circle Pines, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

New Ulm, Minnesota

Independence, Missouri

Piedmont, Missouri

Lothair, Montana

Litchfield, New Hampshire

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

West Islip, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

New Bern, North Carolina

Pittsboro, North Carolina

Taylorsville, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Chesterland, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Wellington, Ohio

Gold Hill, Oregon(2 reports)

Portland, Oregon

Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Lexington, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Colmesneil, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Rowlett, Texas

Spring, Texas

Big Stone Gap, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Reston, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

East Port Orchard, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

Burlington, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pound, Wisconsin

Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Renton, WA (Zone 7b) | May 2006 | positive

One of my favorite blue hostas. I have them growing both in pots and in the beds-equally beautiful. Can't get enough of them.

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Chesterland, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2005 | positive

It's one of the last Hosta to go down for me in the fall. Not until it frosts.

C
Henderson, KY | June 2005 | positive

This 'little' beauty is doing very well in my full shade next to my house. The blue is a great contrast to Albomarginata, Aureomarginata...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | March 2005 | positive

Love the blue color of this rather small plant. Spreads nicely when happy.

T
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | March 2004 | positive

A lovely compact Hosta with the most blue leaves you can imagine. The thick textured leaves are mostly slug-resistant, another added plus...Read More

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Cornwall, ON (Zone 5b) | January 2003 | positive

I can't think of a single thing wrong with this hosta... only that I should have more ;)

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MD &, VA (Zone 7b) | July 2002 | neutral

Flowers are lavender on 28" scapes.

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