Hosta 'Blue Arrow' (Blue Arrow Hosta)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsparagaceae
GenusHosta
Cultivar'Blue Arrow'
CategoryPerennials
OriginK. Anderson 1982.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a - 8b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-10)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 15
Height25 - 45 cm
Spread60 - 90 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodAugust

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSemi-upright mound.
LandscapeBorder planting, massing and groudcover.
PropagationDivision.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Drought resistant.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLong, elliptical leaves that are wavy, slightly cupped and come to a point.
Flower DescriptionBell-shaped, upright, 40 cm long scapes.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are bluish-green. The flowers are a pinkish-purple.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves are smooth.

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