Hosta (Plantain Lily) - True Blue

Hosta 'True Blue' is a standout perennial valued for its intensely blue, heart-shaped foliage, which maintains its vivid color throughout the growing season. This variety forms a dense, mounded clump, providing rich texture and color contrast in shady borders, woodland gardens, and under trees. In mid to late summer, it produces delicate lavender flower spikes that rise above the foliage, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. With its excellent slug resistance, cold hardiness, and low-maintenance nature, ‘True Blue’ is a reliable and elegant choice for any shade garden.

Key Features:

• Features vibrant blue foliage that holds color well into summer.
• Produces lavender flowers on tall scapes in mid to late summer.
• Dense, clumping form reaches 18–24 inches tall and up to 36 inches wide.
• Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
• Resistant to slugs due to its thick leaves.
• Excellent for shaded borders, mass plantings, and foundation gardens.
• Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9.

Plant Care Instructions:

• Light Requirements: Thrives in partial to full shade; best blue color develops with filtered morning sun.
• Watering: Requires consistent moisture; water during dry periods to maintain vigor.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-drained soil with organic matter.
• Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Cold-hardy to Zone 3b (down to -37°C).
• Fertilizer: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
• Spacing: Allow 30–36 inches between plants for mature spread.
• Pruning & Maintenance: Remove faded flowers and yellowing leaves. Cut foliage back in fall after frost.
• Special Notes: Excellent companion to ferns, astilbes, brunnera, and other shade perennials.